Question: Be your own researcher and examine your psyche, personality and psychological development, up to this point in your life. Write a review comparing and contrasting how the different elements and topics taught and discussed from this class play a role in who you are and how you are influenced by nature and nurture.

Instructions: 1. Support your argument with at least three (3) different examples from your life.

2. Have a clear beginning, middle and conclusion with a thesis statementin your introduction.

3. Support your argument with five (5)different references as follows: your text book, 2 peer-reviewed journals, and 2 other different sources from books, periodicals, and/or reputable internet websites.

4. Use APA format

5. Include a writing lab critique with your final draft.

6. Quality of argument presented within 900-1000 words.

Questions and thoughts to consider:

• What is the nature vs. nurture controversy?

• How do nature and nurture influence individual characteristics?

• What does the research say about the nature versus nurture controversy?

• How do you feel your genes and your environment have affected your life?

• What psychological theories support your perspective?

• Review the article for more insight on the debate: The Nature-Nurture Question (By Eric Turkheimer)

• For APA formatting, please use your library resources at PBSC or Purdue Owl.