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Question: Discuss about the Legal Issues for Accountants. Answer: Introduction On the basis of the given case study, the remedies available to a person under the Australian Contract Law, as well as, the Australian Consumer Law have been analyzed. Issue Whether Brad has any rights against the University of Kew? Whether the rights would be different in case the fee paid amounts to $30,000, instead of $60,000? Rule A contract is formed when one party promises the other party to do a certain task, in exchange for a consideration[1]. In order to form a contract, certain essential elements have to be present. These elements include an offer, a consideration, an acceptance, intent, certainty and capacity[2]. In order to form a contract, the first essential is an offer. Generally, before an offer is formally made, some pre-contractual representations are made and these are known as an invitation to treat. In the case of Partridge v Crittenden[3], it was held that an advertisement placed in a newspaper is an invitation to treat and not an offer to sell. However, in the case of Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co[4], it was held that the advertisement was an offer, as the wordings of such advertisement showed a clear intent. So, to establish the difference between an offer and an invitation to treat, the intentions of the parties have to be considered[5]. The next essential of a contract is the acceptance. The acceptance on the offer has to be gained, in order to establish a contract. Such acceptance has to be made by the parties to whom the offer was made. A unilateral offer can be accepted by anyone, especially when such offer is made to the general public[6]. A consideration is a crucial element in a contract and such consideration can be anything which is decided amongst the parties to the contract as was held in the case of Chappell Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd[7]. The parties to the contract should have the intention to enter into a legally binding contract. Such intention can be either express or implied. The intention to enter into a contract was established in the case of Rose Frank Co v JR Crompton Bros Ltd[8]. The next essential to formulate a contract is the certainty regarding the terms of the contract. When such terms are incomplete or uncertain, no contract is considered to have been formed[9]. Further, the parties to contract should have the legal capacity to enter into a contract. Misrepresentation takes place when one party provides false information to the other party, before a contract is created, with an intention to induce the other party to enter into a contract[10]. Such false information has to relate to a material fact of the contract, as against a statement of promise or an opinion. Claims made in an advertisement are not considered as representations of fact and hence, are not taken as misrepresentation. However, when factual statements are stated in the advertisement, it is a statement of fact and hence, a misrepresentation can be established if such a statement is false. In case a party relied on the misrepresented facts and suffered a loss as a result of such reliance, the aggrieved party can get the contract rescinded, or sue for compensation of the losses[11]. However, when a breaching party can establish that they had reasonable reasons to believe that the statement was true, the breaching party may get a relief from the court and can be relived from paying the damages. At times, there are such clauses in a contract which cancels the liability of a party in case of certain happenings. These clauses are known as exclusion clauses are considered as valid when such contracts have been properly included in the contract, and as long as they are not unlawful[12]. And when such contract is signed, the exclusion clause has the similar effects, as any other clause in the contract. This signed contract, containing the exclusion contract, is considered as a valid and legally binding contract. However, when an exclusion clause contains such terms whereby the applicability of statutes is excluded, such clause is considered as illegal[13]. The traders have certain obligations towards the customers, which are provided as per the relevant statutes and hence, an exclusion clause, which has the effect of excluding the applicability of statues, is not legal. In cases when the interpretation of an exclusion clause is ambiguous, the interpretation which is most favorable for the consumers is adopted. Further, the doctrine of contra proferentem states that when the terms of an agreement are unambiguous, the meaning of such term has to be taken in a way which is against the interests of the party who provided such terms[14]. This doctrine in applied in such circumstances where the standardized contracts are used and when the parties do not have equal bargaining powers. The costs of loss, in such cases, have to be borne by the parties who are in the best position to avoid such a loss. This rule is generally applied in the cases where the exclusion clause is ambiguous and as per this doctrine, such exclusion clause is construed against the party who inserted the exclusion clause. The Australian Consumer Law, through the Section 18(1) prohibits a person, during the course of commerce or trade, from engaging in such conduct which is deceptive or misleading in nature, or is likely to deceive or mislead[15]. This section is applicable not only on the persons, but also on the corporations[16]. To establish a deceptive conduct, an intention to deceive has to be established and a fraud has to be proved. But to establish a misleading conduct, no intention has to be proved. A strict liability is imposed, by the prohibition of misleading conduct, to not lead any other party into an error in any dealings[17]. Any false advertisement is covered in this section and so a misleading advertisement is prohibited as per this section[18]. Such misleading or deceptive conduct has to be made during the course of commerce or trade. The courts interpret this in a broad sense and hence, any sort of commercial activity is covered under misleading conduct, including such dealings which have been made before entering into a contract. In the case of Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission[19], the advertisement of providing unlimited download data plan by Signtel Optus was construed as misleading and deceptive conduct. Further, a penalty on Signtel Optus was to the amount of $3,610,000[20] to be paid to the Commonwealth for such misleading and deceptive conduct. Another case of misleading representation was established in the case of ACCC v Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd[21], where the contention of the claimant that the product contained fruit extracts, was held as misleading. As stated above, a false or misleading representation about the services or goods, under the Australian Consumer Law, is considered as an offence. Some of the examples of misrepresentations include history of particular use; price; a specified standard, grade, style or quality of product; and goods or services having the necessary approvals or sponsorships[22]. In cases where the aggrieved party can be partly blamed for the damage or loss suffered by such party, than as per the section 137(b) of the Competition and Consumer Act, 2010 (CCA) [23], the liability of such damages can be reduced[24]. However, this section is not provided in the Australian Consumer Law and so, a person who is engaged in a misleading conduct, has to bear the full responsibility for the loss incurred by the other party, even when the other party was to be partly blamed for the loss suffered. But in cases where such person is a corporation, the provisions of the CCA, are applicable on it, and accordingly, a reduction of damages can be claimed for the contributory fault of the other party. An inclusion of such a clause in the contract, which has the effect of removing the potential liability arising out of legislation, is not allowed. The Courts are of the view that the parliament has established a set standard of conduct through the relevant legislatures and so, it is not possible to take such standards out of a contract[25]. As long as a person has been misleading, during the course of commerce or trade, a contract cannot remove this fact. This is applicable irrespective of the fact, if the clause is a main clause or an exclusion clause. In order to claim damages against an action involving misleading conduct, it has to be brought within six years of the accrual of said cause of action as stated under section 236(2) as well as 237(2) of CCA[26]. The maximum penalties, as stated under the section 151 of the CCA include a fine on body corporate of up to $1,100,000 and a fine for individuals of up to $220,000[27]. In Australia, universities have been established by a legislation which are generally the state or territorial legislations. The universities in Australia are regulated by the Corporations Act, 2001[28]. Australian universities are statutory corporations and these are governed internally by the respective enabling legislation[29]. Consumer is defined under the Section 3 of the Australian Consumer Law. As per this section, a person who acquires some particular goods or services would be considered as a consumer only if the amount payable or paid for acquiring such goods or services does not exceed $40,000[30]. Application In the present case, the advertisement placed in newspaper was a unilateral offer to the world, to enroll in the course of Doctor of Accountancy provided by University of Kew to become a Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant. This advertisement was not an invitation to treat and to establish that the words of the advertisement have to be analyzed. Anyone could enroll in the course, and there was no restriction to suggest it was an invitation to treat, as was established in the case of Partridge v Crittenden. Further, the wordings of the advertisement clearly establish that the intent was to enroll students into the said course, no matter what their qualification was. So, it was a valid offer. Here, the application signed by Brad can be deemed as a contract. There was an offer for the course; this offer was accepted in form of enrolling for the said course; a consideration in form of student fee of $60,000 was involved; intention has already been established; Brad had the capacity to enter into a contract; and lastly, there was a clarity regarding the terms of the course. This contract contained an exclusion clause in large red font. As stated above, an exclusion clause is valid as long it is lawful. Here, the exclusion clause contained three segments. The first segment of this exclusion contract makes the unlawful as this clause excludes the applicability of statues. The next part of this clause denies the reliance of any misrepresentation by an employee or by the University. Again, this clause is unlawful. The last part of this clause is contrary to the offer that was made. In the offer, the duration of the course as well as the outcome of the course was mentioned. So, this clause is against the offer that was made, and hence, is contrary to the base of this contract. So, this exclusion contract is not legal. There is also a presence of misrepresentation in this case. At the time of the advertisement, in early 2013, the accreditation application was pending. But the advertisement stated that the person would become a Certified Practicing Accountant or a Chartered Accountant. The University did not have the proper authority to make this contention, as the application was still pending. So, a misrepresentation was made. The principle of contra proferentem is also applicable in this case, as Brad was given a standardized form and had no power to bargain the terms of such form. So, the clause stated in such form, would be construed against the University. So, as per the Australian Contract Law, Brad has the right to seek damages, as there a case of misrepresentation is present. Through such misrepresentation, the University induced the students to enroll into the course. And so, Brad can claim for damages in form of compensation from the University for such a misrepresentation. Also, the exclusion clause is not valid in this case. Under the Australian Consumer Law also, the University had made the misrepresentation on the basis of goods or services having the necessary approvals or sponsorships. The University did not have the proper accreditation as the application was pending. Without the proper accreditation, they could not claim to certify a person for the said qualifications. So, Brad can claim damages for the misrepresentation made under the Australian Consumer Law. Further, there was also the presence of a misleading conduct by the University. It misled the consumers into believing that the person would become a Chartered Accountant or a Certified Practicing Accountant after completing the course of Doctor of Accountancy. The University did not have the proper base to make such a contention and hence, was involved in a misleading conduct. Further, the exclusion clause is also not valid as per the Australian Consumer Law. An inclusion of such a clause in the contract, which has the effect of removing the potential liability arising out of a misleading conduct, is not allowed. Here, the exclusion clause, aiming to remove the liability of the University, arising out of the CCA, as well, as any other consumer protection legislation, is unlawful. The provisions of Corporations Act, 2001 (Cth) are applicable on the University. And so the provisions of Section 18(1) of the CCA are applicable on the University[31]. The University had certain obligations, which are provided as per the relevant statutes and hence, an exclusion clause which has the effect of excluding the applicability of statues, is not legal. Further, when the application was rejected for the accreditation of the course, the University failed to disclose this material fact. And so, a misrepresentation is again established in this case. But, the value of the course enrolled was $60,000. And hence, Brad is not a consumer as per the Australian Consumer Law. So, Brad does not have any rights against the University. So, it is advised to Brad, to initiation actions against the University, for damages, under the Australian Contract Law. However, he cannot initiate any action against the University, as per the Australian Consumer Law, as he does not fall under the definition of the Consumer, as given in this act. In case where the value of the course is $30,000, instead of $60,000, Brad would be considered as a consumer, as per the Australian Consumer Law. And he would have the right to sue the University for the not only the misrepresentation, but for the misleading conduct as well. Brad has the rights to seek damages in this case in form of monetary compensation. However, since Brad failed to check the status of accreditation even when he was warned by his friends, he contributed to the damages caused by the misleading conduct, and hence, the liability of the University can be decreased in this case. So, in the second case, it is advised to Brad, to initiation actions against the University, for damages, under the Australian Contract Law, as well as the Australian Consumer Law. Conclusion Hence, it can be concluded, that Brad does not have any consumer rights, under the Australian Consumer Law in the first case. However, he does have the rights under the Australian Contract Law, as a valid contract was formed and a misrepresentation was established. And as a result, he can sue the University for damages, as per the Australian Contract Law. In the second case, he is a consumer, and so he can sue the University for damages, as per both the Australian Consumer Law, as well as, the Australian Contract Law. References Articles/Books/Reports John Orr, Australian Corporate Universities and the Corporations Act, 2012, 17(2), International Journal of Law Education, pp. 123-148 Ewan McKendrick and Qiao Liu, Contract Law: Australian Edition (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015) John W. Carter, Cases and Materials on Contract Law in Australia (LexisNexis Butterworths, 6th ed, 2011) John W. Carter, Elisabeth Peden and Greg Tolhurst, Contract Law in Australia (LexisNexis Butterworths, 5th ed, 2007) Paul Latimer, Australian Business Law 2016, (OUP Australia and New Zealand, 35th edition ed, 2016) Cases ACCC v Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 516 Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co [1893] 1 QB 256, CA Chappell Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd [1960] AC 87 Partridge v Crittenden [1968] 2 All ER 421 Rose Frank Co v JR Crompton Bros Ltd [1924] UKHL 2 Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2012] FCAFC 20 (7 March 2012) Legislation Australian Consumer Law (Cth) Australian Contract Law Competition and Consumer Act, 2010 (Cth) Corporations Act, 2001 (Cth) Others Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Advertising and selling guide, 2016 https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/advertising-selling/advertising-and-selling-guide/avoid-misleading-or-deceptive-claims-or-conduct/misleading-or-deceptive-conduct Gilbert, Tobin, Singtel Optus Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, 2012 https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=46cac7c5-c732-4001-b553-98f620b75935 Hobart Community Legal Service Inc., Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under the ACL, 2013 https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/tasmanian-law-handbook/consumers-money-and-debts/australian-consumer-law/misleading-or-deceptive Law Teacher, Advertisement Was an Invitation to Treat, Not an Offer To Sell, 2016 https://www.lawteacher.net/free-law-essays/contract-law/advertisement-was-an-invitation-to-treat-not-an-offer-to-sell-contract-law-essay.php Legal Services Commission of South Australia, Exclusion Clauses, 2011 https://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch10s02s06.php Legal Services Commission of South Australia, False or misleading representations, 2013 https://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch10s03s03s03.php Legal Services Commission of South Australia, Misrepresentations, 2009 https://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch10s02s10.php Scott Alden, Alex Ottaway and Jennifer Tetstall, Australia: Drafting contracts: guidance on managing ambiguity, 2012 https://www.mondaq.com/australia/x/163072/Contracts+Deeds/Drafting+contracts+guidance+on+managing+ambiguity

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# 8217 ; srelation Essay, Research Paper The relationship between Henry, Geoffrey, and John with their parents, Henry II and Eleanor Henry II s household was a household that was considered anything but dysfunctional. During this epoch of the mediaeval period, there was no such thing as sequence to the throne ; therefore, the current male monarch had the option of taking any of his boies to be the following swayer of the kingdom. During this clip, Henry had 3 boies, Richard, Geoffrey, and John. All were alone in their ain manner but in some instances that uniqueness each had resulted in unwonted effects. Richard was a warrior to the bosom, hence his moniker, # 8220 ; Lion-Hart. # 8221 ; Geoffrey was commented as being nil but a machine a political machine that ever knew where to strike, who to kill, and what confederations were deserving maintaining. John was non a smart adult male to state the least. Toward the beginning of the movie, he was the replacement to the throne so Henry said but by the terminal, we saw otherwise. We will write a custom essay sample on Henry Ii And Eleanor or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Richard # 8220 ; Lion Heart # 8221 ; was the knight of the royal household. He was the 1 who would in about any instance consequence to force alternatively of peaceable negotiating. Albeit his warrior-like inherent aptitude, he took on a function that involved much less duologue compared to that of his two brothers. . To see how he related to his parents was at times obscure due to the fact of his reserve, but it was obvious toward the terminal of the movie that his abomination of his male parent reigned supreme over that for his female parent, Eleanor. It was obvious that Eleanor loved Richard much more than his male parent did merely due to the fact that from the start of the film and history that she wanted Richard on the throne after Henry passed on. Richard didn T needfully loathe his male parent until he was locked up in the keep with his two brothers because of # 8220 ; treason # 8221 ; , nevertheless after that, his hatred toward Henry was stronger than the hardy bricks o f Chillingham Castle. Geoffrey, being the center kid, was another of the likely campaigners for the throne of greater Great Britain. Geoffrey was the net-weaver of the royal kids. He was one who delighted in working behind the drape and drawing the strings of his political marionettes ( which would hold been Richard or John ) . He was the 1 who at times would look as your best friend, but in existent world would be seeking to utilize you for his intent. Geoffrey arranged a trade with Richard that if Richard became the following male monarch, he would do Geoffrey his Chancellor of the Exchequer. Therefore, Geoffrey would exert his power and ultimate use controls on Richard and would hold a clandestine touch that would act upon the greatest imperium of Europe since the Holy Roman Empire. Geoffrey s attitude toward his parents was really cloudy and at times really hard to follow particularly due to the fact of his owns manipulative and ever-changing personality. We saw Geoffrey as a smooth-shaven adult male who alternatively of contending in an ground forces like Richard would ; he would command the ground forces from as far off as possible. Geoffrey was upset that non one of his parents mentioned Geoffrey and the throne in the same sentence. Toward the beginning of # 8220 ; Lion in the Winter # 8221 ; , Henry wanted John to go the following male monarch but it was obvious that John was non suited for the throne. In our yearss, John would hold been considered one who had a mental disability such as dyslexia and would besides hold been a likely campaigner for induration due to his hunched back. Both his parents loved John, but it was ever uneven to see him as the likely replacement to the throne in the early portion of the film due to the fact that he was really simple-minded. He was bossed around by both his brothers and was tricked into the whole Geoffrey-Phillip debacle. In the keep scene toward the terminal of the movie, we saw John with his two other brothers try to assail Henry, but John was rapidly cornered out and within seconds had the blade of Henry lined up with the tegument of his pharynx. John was angry with his male parent around the clip of the keep scene, but who wasn t so? Eleanor got her kids to detest their male parent and she was blissful because of that. Henry s kids were ever a quibbling a batch, but before Succession, that was how most royal kids were. They all wanted to govern because they all thirsted for power. Henry s kids were really predictable in their traits and personalities though. For illustration, we ever saw Richard have oning studded leather ; therefore we can calculate out that he was a adult male who enjoyed force and war. We saw Geoffrey in the dark purple garb, which suited his reserved, but extremely manipulative attitude toward people, and in conclusion we saw John in his # 8220 ; provincial # 8221 ; attire. All in all, the relationship between Henry and Eleanor and their kids non really stable. With Eleanor about to be annulled and Henry traveling to try to get married Alice, his three boies would neer hold a opportunity to acquire to the throne and would wholly be considered the bogus kids of Henry, the 2nd. Each kid of Henry had a great hate of him toward the clip of the keep scene, nevertheless, after that and at the terminal of the movie, the strong spat between Henry and Eleanor seemed to hold subsided, which brought about a clip of peace, nevertheless short. Finally, Henry would decease and Richard would derive the throne, and the yearss of the sibling competition would come to a stopping point and the bequest of Henry and Eleanor would populate in vocal and narrative.

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The nature aspect of this argument stresses on the extent to which an individual portrays biological predispositions. Conversely, nurture stresses on how much of an individual shows signs of being affected by environmental factors. In reality, a combination of the environment and the genes affects a person’s development. A good illustration is a person inherits genes for being tall but because of poor nurturing, end up short or average height. Several considerations are present when considering the impasse that exists between nature and nurture such as moral considerations, personality misinterpretations and other complications. The analysis of these considerations will form the next section. There are consequences when taking either side in the debate on nature versus nurture. In arguing when inclined toward nature, most of the arguments are inclined towards scientific explanations. Scientists have placed a great amount of emphasis on racism as a major factor in the analysis of nature. They argue that the race of an individual, which is inherited, plays a crucial role in determining the nature of an individual (Stiles, 2008). Using this argument, scientists propose that the heredity of an individual is the only influencing factor in their nature. Arguing from this point of view is flawed because while heredity is a natural phenomenon, it cannot be said to be the only factor influencing an individual’s behavior. This is because while an individual will inherit certain behaviors from their biological parents, the environment in which they live or grow up will either accentuate or repress their inherent behavior. Scientists acknowledge this contribution by environmen tal factors but downplay it as being insignificant in a person’s life. In other words, despite the environment and experiences that an individual may encounter, their innate nature ultimately determines their behavior. This line of argument that is inclined towards nature is also flawed in that it crosses the gap between what is fact and what is ideal. By doing so, proponents of nature over nurture wrongly employ values to facts. The continuous subscription to this line of thinking ultimately convinces people that biological stereotypes and behaviors are part of human nature making for flawed reasoning. One of the methods of proving this phenomenon is through the IATs tests that illustrated that, despite the broad significance of stereotypes, they influence the decisions and conduct of al people equally (Stiles, 2008). Most scientists reach their conclusions on the nature and nurture issue by assessing the behavior of identical twins. These studies sets have provided a wealth of information on nature versus nurture. Scientists can assess how these subjects behave in different settings, behavior that was strikingly similar and any other elements that can assist in providing knowledge. The Springer a nd Lewis twins are the best examples of twins that have contributed tremendously in showing the influences of nurture and nature. The argument between nurture and nature could affect the human race in several ways. One of the contributions includes its influence on the health sector. Using conclusions from such studies on nature versus nurture, scientists can discover new methods of treating critical diseases such as cancer. Solutions to such issues can be discovered using explanations on nature and nurture. From the information currently known by scientists, it can be said that these critical diseases are because of imbalanced nature and nurture and that by closely controlling the nurturing aspect while, at the infant stages, the occurrences of these diseases can be significantly reduced. Such studies could hold an extremely valuable potential for health and man’s lifespan (Lerner, 2002). Nurture over Nature Nurture is equally important in influencing human behavior by influencing the hormones, actions and condition of human beings. Numerous positive and negative environmental inputs influence how an individual will eventually turn out in the future. These factors include nutrition, health, education and other elements that are central in most people’s lives. Several studies on the effect of nurturing on intelligence and health have revealed that it is highly significant in determining how the amounts of these two in different individuals (Clarsk Grunstein, 2010). While not discrediting that natural tendencies are highly significant factors, proponents of the nurture theory assume that these natural factors are non-influential. Conversely, they argue that the behavioral aspects among human beings come from the environmental factors during life experiences. Psychologists such as John Watson have conducted numerous investigations on children that yielded conclusions supporting the supremacy of nurture over nature. He is credited with the famous statement that proposed to bring up children in whatever way he wanted by influencing their environment and upbringing. Nurture theorists propose that an individual’s society is influenced largely by the manner in which they were reared and the environment they were exposed (Lerner, 2002). Nurture as understood by John B. Watson’s in his theory of behaviorism argued that human behavior was learned as opposed to being inborn. Humans teach themselves new things by observing and copying other people in their environment. Through these social relations, people construct their diverse characters and behavioral trends. Without social relations, characters usually fail to develop, and distinctive behavior is negligible. Social experiences and interactions build up over several periods and shape the behavior of people to act in certain ways. For instance, studies demonstrate that children who have guardians that take drugs also end up taking the same drugs themselves. Such children picked up and replicated the act of taking drugs from their guardians and through their peers and other means, learnt to accept that it was socially acceptable to take drugs (Witkowski, Inglis Davenport, 2008). A study done by North Carolina State University revealed that environmental factors, for example, lifestyle and locations play a large function when specific genes are assumed non-influential. The study analyzed a fixed population of Moroccans who provided results that proved that their environment influenced their behavior. Urban dwellers were found to have increasingly developed respiratory genes because of the congested, polluted air in the cities when compared to rural dwellers. Urban dwellers were also more conscious of polluting the air and engaged in several activities to reduce pollution. This was a classical example of how life in the city changed the behavior of city dwellers even though naturally they were born in a different way. The nurture theory asserts that hereditary influence over conceptual features may be present; however, the ecological factors are the real genesis of individual’s conduct. This includes using conditioning tactics in order to encourage diff erent behaviors in human beings, or change an improbable behavior being displayed by the individual (Witkowski et al, 2008). Conclusion In my opinion, neither nature nor nurture holds supremacy in determining the behavior of an individual. Nature is significant in an individual’s life because all human beings are born with certain traits within their genes. These traits are inborn and cannot be altered through any man made techniques. Conversely, nurturing introduces artificial behaviors and choices to people by exposing them to different environments. This exposure under different parentage, locations and conditions, teach people behave differently than they would otherwise have behaved. Nurturing in human beings affects many factors such as the intelligence levels and can sometimes override the inborn (natural) traits in an individual. However, despite compelling arguments from both parties, it is evident that neither nature nor nurture alone can satisfactorily influence an individuals’ behavior. Both nature and nurture combine to influence how an individual behaves (Lippa, 2005). The motive for taking such a stand is derived from the evidence provided by several behavioral scientists, and other scholars who have done research on the role of nurture and nature on an individual. Scholars such as John Watson who came up with behavioral theories have proved that even though nature or nurture may offer compelling evidence of its superiority, both of them play equally significant roles in shaping the lives of an individual. References Clark, W. R., Grunstein, M. (2010). Are we hardwired? The role of genes in human behavior. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Lerner, R. M. (2002). Concepts and theories of human development. Mahwah, N.J: Lawrence Erlbaum. Lippa, R. A. (2005). Gender, nature, and nurture. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Stiles, J. (2008). The fundamentals of brain development: Integrating nature and nurture. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. Witkowski, J. A., Inglis, J. R., Davenport, C. B. (2008). Davenport‘s dream: 21st century reflections on heredity and eugenics. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

Personal Selling and Customer Focus Statement Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words

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John B. Watson and Behaviorism Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1000 words

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