Are a persons genes or upbringing more important is this is the question?

Answer 1

Both. The best way to look at this are identical twins. They basically share the same genetics but not the same environment (this even starts in the womb). Even identical twins that are raised in the same household often have different characters and even slightly different physical properties.

To determine if a trait is predominantly influenced by genetics vs. environment, scientists often compare correlations between identical vs nonidentical twins. If a certain trait is more often shared by identical twins than is the case for the nonidentical twins, it indicates a significant impact of genetics.

Answer 2

No one knows. The usual equation runs "Genotype + Environment = Phenotype". Any geneticist and any psychiatrist would probably say that genetics and environment both make essential contributions to personality, but no one can as yet say which is more important. Indeed there may be no answer that is valid for all persons. One can imagine that for one person their fate was more dictated by their genetics (e.g. a person who grew up in a positive environment but who's genetics made them highly susceptible to depression) whereas for another their fate was more dictated by their environment (e.g. a child growing up in circumstances of poverty and physical abuse). This question may never be answerable but it certainly cannot be answered until we have a better understanding of the genetic factors that influence personality, of which science currently has very little.

Answer 3

It depends on various chromosones etc. but i think its genetics. it can be influenced by environmental stuff though.

Answer:

Studies have indicated that waste phrmaceuticals washed down toilets and escaping to watercourses can change the gender of male fish to female. Although the initial gender definition is genetic these outside influeces are present.

Answer 4

Decisions and conditions are influenced by both genetics and surroundings (nature and nurture). The usual controversy is about which of these has the primary influence.

Answer 5

nature versus nurture