I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THE ACTIONS OF MEN,

THE BEST INTERPRETER OF THEIR THOUGHTS

John Locke

WHILE GENETICS DO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN

DEVELOPMENT, DO OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ALSO

ASSIST IN DETERMINING IDENTITY?

-Jason Horn

Background The debate has long been settled

No longer “which side”, but “how much” each factor plays a role

Research and Background (Nativism)

A belief that states certain traits are inherited solely on the basis of genetics.

Biological clock

Genetic switches

Research and Background (Empiricism)

A belief which operates on the basis of the environment as opposed to genetic inheritance

Tabula rasa

John Watson teaches pigeons to play tennis

What is an “identity”, and what does it describe?

The search for individuality

Beliefs and opinions

Personality

Because I researched traits and whether they are genetic or learned, I decided to apply what I learned to myself. It is the search of my own underlying traits that brought forth the idea of synthesizing a visual diagram.

Steps taken

Detail a list of personal traits, both physical and mental, useful for diagram

Accumulate factual knowledge about family members through interviews and surveys

I found family predispositions to certain traits

Use information to determine which traits should be used

Develop visual representation of family inheritance

Mentor

Upon conducting my research, I recalled a very influential figure in writing my junior paper. It was then that I chose to call on my 11th grade English teacher for guidance.

Challenges and successes

Repetitive information

Branching out

Rewarding knowledge of my family

Time management

Preparation for life after high school

What I’ve Learned

Developmental learning statistics

Knowledge of self

Appreciation of differences

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME,

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