Nature vs. Nurture
Genius must be born, and never can be taught.
-- John Dryden
This topic represents a never ending debate over whether humans are a product of their genes or the environment. The pendulum seems to be swinging toward the genetic code as more genes are identified and more biochemical reactions understood. Investigate such issues as intelligence, creativity, and personality. What about emotional states such as anger and love --- the product of our genes?
Social Psychology: Because of the broad nature of this topic, it is difficult to find links. However, this might be a good place to start. Click on the magazine graphics for links to these interesting articles.
 
These books deal with the evolution of human behaviors. They strongly support the idea that we are not only the products of our genes; but also, our behaviors are influenced by natural selection. Could our emotions and intelligence simply be  the end products of evolutionary adaptations necessary for reproductive success?
 
Recommended Books:
 
Richard Dawkins: The Extended Phenotype
 
Richard Dawkins: The Selfish Gene
 
Jared Diamond: The Third Chimpanzee ... in our library!
 
Matt Ridley: The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature

Also in our library!!!!
 
Cupid is nothing more than our body responding to sensory input by escalating a series of biochemical reactions that we interpret as "love"!
Cupid is the product of a gene?