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is the study of genetics and environmental influences
on behaviors

the primary goal is to investigate the nature and origins of individual differences in behavior.

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Behavioral genetics

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in every studied behavioral trait in any animal species, including humans is a function of both genetic and environmental factors which are varied.

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Individual differences

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The methods in this area are used to assess the relative roles of genes and environment in individual differences in behavior

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quantitative genetics

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these methods are used in animals and humans which allow phenotypic variation (observable characteristics) to be partitioned into genetic and environmental components to achieve desirable goals

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selective breeding, inbreeding, and crossbreeding

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  1. the manner of conducting oneself 2. anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation 3. The result of the effects of the environment to individual.
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Behavior

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  1. a distinguishing characteristic or quality, esp. of one’s personal nature: bad traits of character. 2. A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
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Traits:

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contain information that produces proteins — which can form in many combinations, all affecting our behavior.

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genes

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A study on human behavior has revealed that 90% of the population can be classified into four basic personality types:

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Optimistic, Pessimistic, Trusting and Envious.

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Behavior or traits

It is how a person acts or reacts to others and the surroundings in general.

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Behavior

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Behavior or traits

It refers to an amalgamation of qualities like cognitions and emotional and behavioral patterns that has evolved through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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Personality Traits

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Behavior or traits

Related to It may relate to human beings, animals, insects, microorganisms, elements etc.

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Behavior

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Behavior or traits

It is used to describe only human beings.

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Personality Traits

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Behavior or traits
It is expressed through what a person does that is his/her actions.

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Behavior

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Behavior or traits

It finds expression through one’s thinking, emotions and behavior.

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Personality Traits

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Behavior or traits

It is based on the situation and therefore changes a lot.

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Behavior

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Behavior or traits

It is inherent and therefore remains stable.

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Personality Traits

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Behavior or traits

It tends to be temporary.

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Behavior

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Behavior or traits

It tends to be permanent.

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Pesonality Trait

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