Perhaps one of the most common problems presented in psychology today is that of psychological development. Many factors affect the physical, mental and social development of an individual. However, perhaps the most controversial and controversial topic in human development is the question of nature versus nurture. Nature and nurture are two opposite things that have an influence on an individual's life. Many psychologists agree that both aspects of the problem play an important role in the lives of all individuals. However, there is a clear divergence between psychologists' ideas when discussing which aspect of development plays the most important role in development. Even before the founding of psychology by Wilhelm Wundt, the role of nature and nurture was of great importance to people of all ages. After careful consideration of both topics, one can distinguish which one has more impact on development, but it is undeniable that both have an impact on the life of every individual. The topic of discussion is the decision between which subject of human development is more important in psychology: nature or nurture. Each individual can approach the question posed in different ways. However, it is important to first have a clear understanding and definition of the controversy and the two aspects involved in it. Nature vs. Nature Nurture is a controversial subject in which one must decide what is more important to a child's development: their genetic and hereditary qualities or the environment and external influences that shape them into the being they become. Nature is defined as the traits passed on to an individual through reproduction and genes...... middle of paper ...... all parents. Brandweek, 45(33), 22. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/218083962?accountid=41640Glass, J. (December 2000). Nature versus nurture. Parenting, 13, 156-164. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203312490?accountid=41640 Henderson, M. (2001). The dependent gene: the error of nature versus nurture. Library Journal, 126(19), 95. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196788489?accountid=41640Kenny, D. (2001). Nature versus nurture. In Reader's Guide to the Social Sciences. Retrieved from http://dbprox.vinu.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com.dbprox.vinu.edu/content/entry/routsocial/nature_vs_nurture/0LeDoux, JE (1998). Nature versus nurture: the pendulum still swings with great momentum. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 45(16), B7-B8. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214728572?accountid=41640