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Nature perspective refers to the assumption that a person’s characteristics are largely inborn.
Nature perspective is another name for Nativism.
Nature versus Nurture refer to two (2) contrasting views of the determinants of development. According to the "Nature" view, development is biologically determined. According to the "Nurture" view, development is shaped by experience.
Nature versus Nurture debate refers to a debate within developmental psychology over the relative importance of biological predispositions (Nature) and environmental influences (Nurture) as determinants of human development
NBAS is the abbreviations of Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale, a test that assesses a neonate ’s neurological integrity and responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
NDEs is the abbreviations of Near-death experiences which refer to the phenomena arising from reports by individuals who have experienced out-of-body experiences or a sense of detachm
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