Biological Flashcards
Ehat is this approach
where behavior genetics study wherher behavioural characteristics such as intelligence personality etc are inherited the same way as physical characteristics
Ehat do tein studies tell us
The likelihood that certain traits have a genetic basis
What id the name for identical twins
Monozygotic shares 100% of genes
Ehats the name for non identical twins
Dizygotic shares 50% of genes
Who is Christiansen
He examined over 3500 twin pairs in demark and identified similarity (concordance) rates of criminal behavior
MZ 35%
DZ 13%
Issues not a big sample only done in one country
What is a genotype
Their actual genetic makeup
What is a phenotype
The way those genes are expressed through physical behavioural and physiological characteristics
What can the expression of genotypes be influenced by
Environmental factors
What is charles darwins theory
Natural selection theory
Any genetically determined behavior shich enhances an individual survival rates will continue in future generations
What are the advantages of memory and attachment
Memory teaches skills knowledge in school remembering location
Attachment to an early caregiver helps us grow teach understanding skills provide resources protection
