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The self is emotionally influenced by cultural variations that depends on our inherited
biological characteristics and cultural environments. Every human being is born with
a specific set of genetic potentials and limitations which influence his or her own
construction of self, but the self is also a result of the complex interplay of biological
and cultural environments. Using the biocultural environment such as your personal
experiences, beliefs, norms and values. Analyze your lists, then describe your
“biocultural self.” Use the graphic organizer on the next page.