Agustin was adopted at birth by a wonderful loving young couple.His adoptive parents have always been very shy and quiet,whereas Agustin has always been very outgoing and constantly needing social stimulation.Agustin thinks that he must have gotten that trait from his biological parents,because he certainly didn't learn it at home.What key issue in developmental psychology is Agustin contemplating?

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Agustin is contemplating the question of whether his outgoing personality is the result of nature (biological inheritance from his biological parents) or nurture (environmental influences from his adoptive parents). The debate between nature and nurture is a key issue in developmental psychology.

Agustin Was Adopted at Birth by a Wonderful Loving Young