The nature-nurture controversy involves those who believe that our nature
(essentially our genes)...

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The nature-nurture controversy involves those who believe that our nature 
(essentially our genes) dominates our behavioral development and others who 
argue just as forcefully that our nurture (especially our upbringing as 
children) is what shapes our personalities. Some have dismissed the controversy 
by saying that the two sides might as well be fighting about whether a 
rectangle's area is primarily a matter of its height or mostly a function of its 
width. What's the point of the rectangle analogy with regard to the 
nature-nurture concept? Does the analogy have any weaknesses? Use this prompt 
to demonstrate your understanding of gene/environment & nature/nurture.

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Running head: NATURE vs. NURTURE AND RECTANGLE ANALOGY  1
Nature vs. Nurture and Rectangle Analogy 
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Nature vs. Nurture and Rectangle Analogy 
 According to researchers, our characteristics depend on interaction between genes 
(nature) and environment (nurture) which is also known as; “Norm of Reaction” (Cooper, 2001). 
Controversy initiates when importance of any of above is ignored in context of development. For 
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