Describe the role of nature (biology) in shaping what kind of person you are today. Provide a specific example of the role of nature

 Retrospective Analysis of PersonalityDue Week 9 and worth 220 points

In this assignment, begin by taking a retrospective look at your life history, to discuss which aspects of your personality have remained consistent and which aspects of your personality have changed over time. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Subsequently, discuss possible sources of inaccuracy and bias in any retrospective analysis. Finally, discuss the reasons why systematic scientific studies are considered more valuable than individual accounts.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Section 1 (1-2 paragraphs):

• Choose one of the following areas of your brain and explain what it does:
  • Thalamus
  • Reticular formation
  • Brain stem (pons and medulla)
  • Cerebellum
  • Limbic system
  • One of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex
• Explain how the area you described contributes to a specific activity from your everyday life.  (Example: During horseback riding, the cerebellum integrates information from the motor systems and balance system.)

Section 2 (1-2 paragraphs):

All of us have been shaped by both nature (biology) and nurture (environment), making us the persons we are today.  In most cases, it is difficult to completely disentangle the separate effects of nature vs. nurture with much certainty.  However, we can make some educated guesses based on our knowledge of familial tendencies that we may have inherited, as well as knowledge of our environment and experiences.  In this section, we ask for you to make some educated guesses about the roles of nature and nurture in your life.

• Describe the role of nature (biology) in shaping what kind of person you are today. Provide a specific example of the role of nature.
• Describe the role of nurture (environment) in shaping what kind of person you are today.  Provide a specific example of the role of nurture.