Briefly answer the questions below
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Are your personality traits similar to those
of your parents? Make a list of the traits you share with your mother
and those that you share with your father. Refer to this list as you work
on your paragraphs.
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Do you sometimes think that you "can't help"
the way you respond to certain situations? For example, do you find
yourself always wanting to be on time for school events? Is this
behavior like that of one of your parents? Do you see "nature" winning
out in this example? Can you think of similar examples? Can you think
of situations in which "nurture" seems to win out?
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Do your friends influence your behavior? If
so, how? Try to be as specific as you can.
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Are you influenced by what you see and hear
in the media? Describe the impact this has on you.
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Are you influenced by a special adult in your
life, such as a relative, a teacher, or a youth group leader? How has this
person helped shape your personality?
Now, on the back, try to reach a conclusion
as to whether you think nature, nature, or a combination of both has influenced
you the most. Explain your answer using examples as evidence. |