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Nature vs. Nurture in Human Adaption

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How does nature and nurture influence development in terms of constancy versus change? Give at least one example.

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This solution provides a discussion on the nature and nurture debate in terms of adaption and change.

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1. Construct of Human adaption
- Research indicate that both biological and social factors impact the way humans adapt to change in their life and environment. Genetics can predict some similar patterns but social factors will mediate the extent of how genetics will impact the change and adaption.
- For example: The constancy of change in our lifetime is a reality. Some people adapt better to their changing world than others. Why? ...

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