Nature, Nurture, and the Invisible Environment: Rethinking Genetics and ADD | Chapter 6 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Nature, Nurture, and the Invisible Environment: Rethinking Genetics and ADD | Chapter 6 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s expert summary of Chapter 6 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter provides a vital perspective on the roots of ADD, challenging common beliefs about genetics and highlighting the decisive role of early emotional environment. Watch the full video breakdown below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth guides and chapter-by-chapter academic resources: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for comprehensive textbook summaries and mental health insights. Moving Beyond “Genetic Fundamentalism” in ADD In Chapter 6, Dr. Gabor Maté critiques the pervasive idea that ADD is determined solely by genes. He refers to this view as “genetic fundamentalism,” explaining that while heredity plays a role, it is the environment—especially in early childhood—that determines whether ADD traits are expressed. Genetics...