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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology You are unique. You are special. But what exactly makes you who you are? What influences left a mark on your personality, your behavior, and your attitudes? In this week's newsletter, we will take a closer look at some of the forces that influence your past, your present, and your future. Were You Born That Way? Your blue eyes might come from your mother and your curly hair might come from your father, but where did your penchant for playing the clarinet originate? Was your talent for music inborn, or is it something you acquired through learning? The nature versus nurture debate tackles the age-old question: Were you born that way, or did the environment mold you?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  nature vs nurture  developmental psychology  child development How Does Genetics Influence Who You Are? Genetics has an influence on who you are. While these genetics may lay out a basic blueprint for growth, they are also affected by environmental factors as well. For example, while a child's genetic code might be set for tallness, poor nutrition (an environmental variable) might prevent the child from reaching his full height... Learn more Search Related Topics:  genetics  child development  chromosomes What Role Does the Environment Play? Genetics might set the foundation for development, but it is our life experiences that help build who we are. Discover how experience shapes who we are as children and throughout life... Learn more Search Related Topics:  child development  classical conditioning  observational learning Personality: Who Are You? Your personality is made up of your characteristic pattern of thinking, behaving, and feeling. It makes you who you are. But just what factors influence personality? Does it change throughout life or is it fairly static?... Learn more Search Related Topics:  personality psychology  sigmund freud  carl rogers Related Searches Psychology Child Psychology Training A2 Level Psychology Social Psychology Brain Psychology Featured Articles How Does Human Memory Work? Before You Choose a Psychology Major The Anatomy of the Brain What Is the Bystander Effect? How to Write a Psychology Lab Report What Is Emotional Intelligence   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement