Nature versus nurture debate

The nature versus nurture debate explores whether a person's traits, behaviors, and abilities are primarily shaped by their genetic inheritance (nature) or by their environment and experiences (nurture). Nature emphasizes biological factors like genetics and DNA, while nurture focuses on how upbringing, culture, education, and life experiences influence development. Most experts agree that both play important roles, interacting in complex ways, but the debate helps us understand the origins of human differences and development.