Is a person born a genius or made a genius through education and…

Question Answered step-by-step Is a person born a genius or made a genius through education and… Is a person born a genius or made a genius through education and hard work? We call a talented musician “gifted.” Does that mean the individual was born with a natural gift for music (nature) or did they just work harder than other people to be that good (nurture)? Explain your reasoning. Would it make a difference in your answer if that musician were nine years old or thirty years old? In what way? This is all part of the decades old debate over whether we are born with certain innate personality characteristics and abilities (our genes), or whether we learn and are impacted by our experiences to be the person we become (environment). Do they work independently – or do they work together? Explain your choice and find a source to support your view on this. Probably one of the most famous answers to this age-old question comes from neuropsychologist Donald Hebb. When a reporter allegedly asked Hebb which was more important – nature or nurture, he replied, “Which contributes more to the area of a rectangle, its length or its width”(as cited in Meaney, 2004. p. 2)? Finally, discuss what you think Dr. Hebb meant by that reply. Social Science Psychology PSYCHOLOGY PS 330 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)