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LaDunn

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Dr. Sampson believes that a person's environment brings out his or her personality traits and that shy parents raise shy children because they don't have role models who are outgoing or extroverted.
 
  Dr. Rafael counters that genetics cause most personality traits; she points out that shyness tends to run in families. What is the name of the debate in which these professionals differ and which side is each one on?
  What will be an ideal response?

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What does the nature-nurture debate question about personality?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: They are debating nature and nurture. Dr. Sampson is on the side of nurture, and Dr. Rafael is on the side of nature.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The nature-nurture debate questions whether genetics or environment bring about one's personality traits.





 

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