the biological and genetic aspects of a person that they are born with

the influence of learning such as upbringing and environment on a person's development

something which is decided in advance and not down to chance

the way that parents and carers may raise children to be part of a religion

the process beginning in childhood where a person learns how to fit in with their society’s rules and behaviours

Religion as nature or nurture

Religious education

In this unit there is a choice. Through a social science lens, pupils consider how psychologists analyse the phenomenon of religion. Or they may study the flowering of philosophy at the time of the Enlightenment through a depth study of Hobbes and Rousseau and their ideas of religion and society.

Psychology of religion or Religion and political philosophy

How many religions are there in the world according to 'World Religion Day'?

Which term means the biological and genetic aspects of a person they are born with?

In the nature-nurture debate, the things which people learn from others as they grow up are referred to as ...

Professor Ann Taves says that humans are naturally inclined to ask what kind of questions?

Religious upbringing can encourage children to be part of a religion. 

There are a huge variety of religions across the world. 

Humans naturally ask big questions about life, which religions can answer. 

There are some people who aren't religious at all.

Which statement is a reason why religion could be seen as as result of human nature?

Humans have evolved to accept religious ideas.

Humans naturally ask big questions which religions can answer.

Every human culture has some aspects of religion within it.

There is a huge variety in religious beliefs across the world.

Which statement is a reason why religion could be seen as a result of human nurture?

Which of these is a holy text in Christianity? 

It is an organ which filters toxins out of the bloodstream.

It is an organ which pumps blood around the body.

It is an organ which controls thought, memory, emotion and movement.

It is an organ which stores excess nutrients for the body.

Which statement best describes the human brain?

What determines the adult colour of someone's eyes?

A debate is a physical fight between two people.

A debate is where there are arguments for and against a view or topic.

A debate is where everyone agrees on everything.

A debate is when someone gives a speech on something.

Which of these statements best describes what a 'debate' is?

What term means when biological parents pass on their traits to their offspring?

What term means a group of people with shared laws, traditions and values?

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