Biological Flashcards
Assumption 1
behaviour is influenced by our biology
Assumption 2
Behaviour is a product of evolution and natural selection
personality traits
Distinct characteristics that make up  personality
introversion
One end of a personality dimension, including being shy
extroversion
 One and a personality dimension, including sociability
Genes
DNA inherited from parents, the influence characteristics
genotype
An individuals total set of jeans
phenotype
An individuals observable characteristics
SRY gene
The sex  determing, Y gene
Neuroplasticity
The ability of neutral networks in the brain to change
Lateralisation
The hemisphere, which manages different functions
Localisation of function
Specific brain areas control and regulate activities
serotonin
 Calms brain activity
Dopamine
Pleasure hormone
Adrenaline
Increases heart rate and boost energy
Cortisol
The primary stress hormone
EEA
The habitat, which a species evolved
Genome  lag
changes to the environment are quicker than genes
sexual selection
Attribute, which increase reproductive success, and  are passed on
