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A. Pre-Submission Essay to be Posted BEFORE CLASS on October 17: (20 points) based on Completion

1. Watch: 

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0bn70nw/nature-vs-nurture-how-your-genes-shape-who-you-are (Links to an external site.)

https://youtu.be/FptGxaxJyms (Links to an external site.)

2. Read: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/09/220926200451.htm (Links to an external site.)

Essay Questions: Write the Essay in your Word Format then Copy and paste into the Discussion Forum. Length should be between 300-500 words.

1. What makes “Me” the person you are? From the video, what 2 aspects of “me” are linked to my genes (give examples) and what 2 are likely shaped by my social environment (give examples), can you see any epigenetic influences (give an example)?

Use examples from your own life or from something you have read to provide evidence of how this nature/nurture relationship works. (Please identify any additional sources you used to help you respond to this question).

2. From the article: What is your understanding or the implications of this article?

What if our behaviors are linked to epigenetic factors or even to genes associated to our parents/grandparents, how much responsibility should we take for our behaviors, especially when those behaviors impact other people? (e.g. if a parent or even grandparent was a criminal, how much of this will likely be a part of who we are?)

Reminder: This is an essay format response. Check your grammar, check your APA citations and include the References (minimum of 2 since I have given you 2 sources).