What are some of the ways that Psychologists attempt to explain human behavior?
This week’s reading material suggest that Psychologists attempt to explain human behavior in terms of the workings of the nervous system, the interaction of genetic and environmental influences, the ways in which we sense and mentally represent the world, the roles of learning and motivation, and the nature of personality and social interaction. One of the major debates within the field of Psychology is the degree to which nature versus nurture shape human behaviors and traits. What comprises our nature? According to Chapter One within our weeks reading, suggest that our traits and behavior compromises our nature. How would you define nurture? Nurture is defined as our environmental influences. How would you describe the interaction between genetic potential, environmental influences, and personal choice? Genetic potential, environmental influences and personal choices would be personally described as: Genetic potential-in short terms, is the hereditary influences or the nature of who
