In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definitions of Heredity 2. Mechanism of Heredity 3. Theories of Heredity 4. Laws of Heredity 5. Studies and Experiments on Heredity. Definitions of Heredity: Under heredity we include all the factors that were present in the organism at birth. In other words, it is the sum-total of inborn individual tracts. Heredity has [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Environment 2. Types of Environment (Social Heredity) 3. Experiments on Environment. Meaning of Environment: Environment includes all the forces that act upon the individual from without. The environmental influences begin even from the time of conception, in the mother's womb. During the pre-natal period, the nutrition received by the embryo [...]
In this article we will discuss about the relative importance of heredity and environment. 1. The foregoing discussion reveals that both heredity and environment have their share in moulding the life and personality of the individual. But as regards the extent of their influence opinions differ. 2. Heredity is responsible for all the inborn traits, the instincts, emotions, I.Q., reflex [...]
