The question of nature vs. nurture is one of the most famous ones in psychology. "Nature," as it applies to intelligence, states that intelligence is a genetic trait. It is passed from parents to children and can be considered innate. On the other hand, "nurture" is the argument that intelligence is not genetic, but instead depends on the environment that surrounds a child. Therefore, if someone grows up in a nurturing, stimulating environment, they will be more likely to develop intelligence. Most psychologists today argue that neither approach is the "right" one. Instead, intelligence arises from a combination of both genetic and environmental factors.
