Loni Neilson
I decided to change my subject. I really couldn't find any research for the climate change topic and chemotherapy was really broad. So I decided that I would research child development nature and
nurture. I grew up with both of my biological parents however one of my closest friends that I have was adopted and very happy with her family. I haven't ever gone into depth on this subject however it has always interested me.
http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/55/2/218/
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.1086/374185?uid=3739768&uid=2&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=47698803047937
http://cdp.sagepub.com/content/9/5/160.short
Turns out that these articles backed up what I thought was the case on this debate. That 55 to 66 percent of genetics behavioral, physical features, and intelligence are passed down to the child. Being raised by the biological parents is not the main issue. The main issue is being raised in a loving environment.
Hi Loni,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to leave yourself open to changing your topic, but try and narrow that focusing question down some more. It sounds like you might go with something akin to: I grew up with a friend who was adopted and I've always wondered how our lives might be similar and different based on how they're effected by our genes and our families, in which case you might want to interview your friend.
My two questions are:
ReplyDeleteDoes nature have anything over nurture when it comes to instincts?
When was your friend adopted? and does time change the affect of nature over nurture or the other way around?
Loni,
ReplyDeleteIt was hard for me to understand what your topic really was. I would love to give you feed back but with out questions to lead from I dont know how I can help. I thought of a couple questions that have to do w/ adoption in general.
1.What is the appropriate age to tell a person they were adopted?
2. What are the differences between domestic adoption and international adoption w/ cultural and proximity issues?