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Assumption 1

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behaviour is influenced by our biology

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Assumption 2

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Behaviour is a product of evolution and natural selection

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personality traits

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Distinct characteristics that make up  personality

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introversion

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One end of a personality dimension, including being shy

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extroversion

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 One and a personality dimension, including sociability

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Genes

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DNA inherited from parents, the influence characteristics

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genotype

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An individuals total set of jeans

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phenotype

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An individuals observable characteristics

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SRY gene

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The sex  determing, Y gene

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Neuroplasticity

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The ability of neutral networks in the brain to change

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Lateralisation

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The hemisphere, which manages different functions

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Localisation of function

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Specific brain areas control and regulate activities

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serotonin

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 Calms brain activity

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Dopamine

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Pleasure hormone

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Adrenaline

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Increases heart rate and boost energy

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Cortisol

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The primary stress hormone

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EEA

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The habitat, which a species evolved

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Genome  lag

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changes to the environment are quicker than genes

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sexual selection

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Attribute, which increase reproductive success, and  are passed on

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