Nature Vs. Nurture

In psychology, there is a well known debate known as “nature vs. nurture.” This concept can be applied to various aspects of psychology, such as intelligence. Those who argue for the nature claim believe that one’s intelligence is solely genetic, and therefore predisposed, while those who argue for the nurture side of the argument believe that each person can shape their own level of intelligence through the experiences they have. The most supported side of the nature vs. nurture debate as it pertains to intelligence is the nature argument, which relates to the biological level of analysis. Most of the potential for a person’s intelligence is already within them when they are