Personality Psychology Podcast

#25 Behaviour genetics with Michel Nivard

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Nov 29, 2022
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INSIGHT

Nature vs. Nurture

  • The nature versus nurture debate is often framed as a dichotomy, but it's more complex.
  • Parents, biology, and societal factors all play a role in shaping personality.
ANECDOTE

Smoking and Lung Cancer

  • Smoking, a heritable behavior, is a major cause of lung cancer.
  • This demonstrates how heritability doesn't equate to biology, as social factors play a crucial role.
ANECDOTE

Myopia and Glasses

  • Inherited myopia can be fully corrected by wearing glasses, an environmental intervention.
  • This shows how environmental factors can negate heritable traits' impact.
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