Genetic influences refer to the impact that an individual's genes have on their physical and behavioral characteristics. These influences can shape various aspects of a person's life, including their personality traits, intelligence, and susceptibility to certain diseases.
Environmental influences encompass all external factors that affect an individual's development, such as upbringing, culture, education, and socioeconomic status.
Heredity refers specifically to the passing down of traits from parents to offspring through genes.
Nature vs. Nurture: The nature vs. nurture debate explores the extent to which genetics (nature) or environmental factors (nurture) shape human behavior and development.