key term - Genetic Influences

Definition

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.

Related terms

Environmental Influences:

Environmental influences encompass all external factors that affect an individual's development, such as upbringing, culture, education, and socioeconomic status.

Heredity:

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.