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nature versus nurture
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nature versus nurture
[nur′chər]
a name given to a long-standing controversy as to the relative influences of genetics versus the environment in the development of personality. Nature is represented by instincts, and genetic factors, and nurture by social influences.


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Included are chapters on Ellis' contributions to sexology, couples counseling, addictions treatment, the nature/nurture debate, and the origination of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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