Dr. Towne believes that heredity is primarily responsible for personality traits. Dr. West believes that environmental influences are primarily responsible for personality traits. They are on different sides of the _____ debate.

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The nature-nurture debate is centered on the question of whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) has a greater influence on personality traits, behavior, and other characteristics. Dr. Towne's belief that heredity is primarily responsible for personality traits aligns with the "nature" side of the debate, while Dr. West's belief that environmental influences are primarily responsible aligns with the "nurture" side.

Dr Towne Believes That Heredity Is Primarily Responsible for Personality