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Component 1: Socialisation and Culture (Section A)
Quick questions on Nature, nurture and feral children - Eduqas A-Level Sociology Component 1
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What is the two sides of the debate?Show answer
The nature side draws on biological explanations (genetic and hormonal influences on traits such as intelligence or aggression) and sociobiology (the claim that behaviours such as gender roles or mate selection are products of evolution and serve reproductive success). On this view, much human behaviour reflects an inherited "human nature".
What is q1?Show answer
Explain one sociological argument for the importance of nurture over nature. [6 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Analyse two reasons why the evidence from feral children should be treated with caution. [12 marks]
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