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Which has more influence on personality development, genetics or environment? Why?

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Nature-Nurture theory ; evolutionary-biological theoretical perspectives

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It is established by many lines of research on Nature-Nurture theory and in the research studies done in evolutionary-biological field that nature and nurture go hand in hand, neither may bear more importance than the other. Yes, it is true that genetic susceptibilities can affect the life of the organism greatly even to the extent that the environment may be altered or adjusted to accommodate the needs of the organism, affected by genetic conditions. But over time, proper care in the environment can make a difference in how the organism acts, behaves, or its basic life needs are met and how it is treated. The effect of environment cannot be undermined in this regard. Evidence of this is the therapeutic treatment ...

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