John Locke (1632–1704) considered children to be "blank slates" with no specific characteristics or traits. In his view, children were entirely shaped by experience
With this view in mind, construct an argument for Locke's stance in the nature-versus- nurture debate.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
• Locke's view of childhood.
• A definition of the nature-versus-nurture issue. Nature refers to traits, abilities, and capacities that are inherited. Nurture refers to environmental influences that shape behavior.
• Locke believed that children were shaped by their experience; thus, he would subscribe to the notion that nurture ultimately impacts growth and development.
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