Nature, Nurture, or an Interaction

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Nature, Nurture or an Interaction?

For the following examples, decide whether the situation is a result of nature, nurture, or an interaction of the two. Explain your reasoning.

Peter

Peter, a 2-year-old only child, displays a bad temper by running to his room and slamming the door when he is angry.

Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nurture

Justify your answer:
I believe this one could actually be from either nature, nurture and interaction. I feel like more background information is necessary for a proper answer. Nurture seems to be the “logical” choice for me, because I don’t feel like a child would act like this unless allowed to, or shown by example.

Amelia

Amelia receives high marks in math. Amelia’s mother is surprised because she never did well in math.

Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature

Justify your answer:
Amelia by nature may have a predisposition to have the analytical skills necessary for math. She may have had more interation with the subject to leave her open minding to tapping into this skill.

Chauncey

Chauncey almost drowned in the pool when he was 5-years old. Susequently. He is afraid to go swimming years after the experience.

Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Interaction

Justify your answer:
Chauncey is afraid of the pool because of an experience or interaction that he has had with water.

Moriah

Moriah was born with Down Syndrome (Trisomy-21).

Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature

Justify your answer:
Down Syndrome is a condition related to chromosomes.

Patrick and Erick

Patrick and Erick are identical twins. They were separated at birth, but then were reunited while in elementary school. Interestingly enough, they are both very talented in soccer.

Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature

Justify your answer:
The genetic makeup of Patrick and Erick is very