3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Flashcards
human genetics
to study genetics to better understand biological factors that contribute to certain behaviors
-C Drawin’s theory of evolution by natural seletion
evolutionary pysch
-how universal petterns or behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time
-variations that make individuals more or less successful
genetic variation
genetic dif between individuals is what contributes to a species adaptation to it’s environment
heredity (nature)
-genes passed down
-genetic transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring
environment (nurture)
-traits from development
-EVERY nongenetic influence
genotype
genetic code of individual info found in their cells
phenotype
expression of genotype visible to others and can be observed
neurons
-building blocks of nervous system
central nervous system
-brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
-connects central to rest of body
-nerves carrying messages back and forth between CNS and physical body
sympathetic nervous system
-part of peripheral
-arouses body to expend energy
parasympathetic nervous system
-part of peripheral
-calms body to conserve and maintain energy
right hemisphere
-left side control
-musical and artistic
-space and pattern
-insight
-imagination
left hemisphere
-controls right side
-spoken and written lang
-numerical and scientific skills
-reasoning
corpus callosum
-connects hemispheres
-runs down brain
