Perhaps one of the most common themes presented in psychology today is the problem of psychological development. There are many factors that influence an individual's development physically, mentally and socially. However, perhaps the most controversial and debatable topic regarding human development is the question between Nature and Nurture. Nature and nurture are two opposite things that influence the life of an individual. Many psychologists agree that both aspects of the issue play an important role in the lives of all individuals. However, there is an obvious discrepancy between psychologists' ideas when discussing which aspect of development plays a more significant role towards development. Even before psychology was founded by Wilhelm Wundt, the role of both nature and nurture had shown much importance for people of all ages. After careful examination of both topics, it is possible to distinguish which one has a greater impact on development, but it is undeniable that both have an impact on the life of every individual. The topic of discussion is the decision about which topic related to human development is more important in psychology: nature or nurture. Each individual can approach the issue at hand in many different ways. However, it is important to first have a clear understanding and definition of the dispute and both aspects involved in it. Nature vs. Education is a controversial topic in which one must decide what is more important for a child's development: his genetic and hereditary qualities or the environment and external influences that shape him into the being he becomes. Nature is defined as the traits passed on to an individual through reproduction and genes... center of the card... all relatives. Brandweek, 45(33), 22. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/218083962?accountid=41640Glass, J. (2000, December). Nature vs nurture. Parenting, 13, 156-164. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203312490?accountid=41640Henderson, M. (2001). The dependent gene: nature's fallacy against nurture. Library Journal, 126(19), 95. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196788489?accountid=41640Kenny, D. (2001). Nature vs nurture. In The Reader's Guide to the Social Sciences. Retrieved from http://dbprox.vinu.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com.dbprox.vinu.edu/content/entry/routsocial/nature_vs_nurture/0LeDoux, J.E. (1998). Nature versus nurture: the pendulum still swings with a lot of momentum. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 45(16), B7-B8. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214728572?accountid=41640