nature vs nurture

A form of nature versus nurture — The longstanding academic inquiry into the relative contributions of innate biological factors (nature) and environmental influences or upbringing (nurture) to the development of human traits, behaviors, personality and psychology.

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  1. alternativeAlternative form of nature versus nurture.
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