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A Theory on the Universe

I have a theory on the universe I thought I’d share here. I may be so far off that many will think I’m nuts, but like I said, it is just a theory so thanks for hearing me out. Many people have opinions of outer-space; how big it is, whether other life forms exist, how big God is… I really think God’s ways, specifically referring to creation here, are so beyond our puny minds that we will never have it figured out. A friend of mine told me an interesting theory she had about aliens. She believes there could be … Continue reading →

Nature or Nurture Theory Correct?

So which determines a child’s personality nature or nurture? Overall scientists and psychologists agree that nature and nurture both play a role in how a person behaves. Links between genes and behavior do exist. But just because the gene is present doesn’t guarantee the behavior will occur. Likewise the child who is raised in an abusive home doesn’t necessarily become an abuser. A person who has a genetic predisposition towards anger will have to work harder to control that anger. But if they are raised in a good environment, by parents who help them learn anger management, they can overcome … Continue reading →

The Nurture Theory

The debate about what determines a child’s personality has been waging for years. Supporters of the nature theory believe that genetics determine personality. While supporters of the nurture theory do believe that physical traits are inherited they believe that is where the genetic influence ends. The Nurture Theory: Environment Those that support nurture feel that children are like a clean slate and the experiences they have in life and people who influence them determine what is written upon the slate. Genetics may play a role in deciding personality traits, but ultimately environmental factors determine who we become. The list below … Continue reading →

The Nature Theory

Nature versus nurture is a debate about how children learn and develop. Are we predetermined to act a certain way based upon our genetic makeup or does our environment completely determine who we become? It is generally accepted that traits like eye color, height, and hair color are determined by a person’s genes and inherited from their parents. But how much does heredity influence things like intelligence, personality, aggression, shyness, and other non-physical traits? The Nature Theory: Genetics Those that support the nature theory believe that heredity determines not only a child’s physical traits but everything else as well. Children … Continue reading →