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genetics; brain/body development

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genome

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the complete set of DNA of any organism, including all of its genes

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genotype

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the genetic material an individual inherits

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phenotype

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the observable expression of the genotype (body/behavioral characteristics)

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environment

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every aspect of individuals and their surroundings other than genes

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  1. parents’ genotypes – child’s genotype
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involves the trans motion of genetic material from parent to offspring

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chromosomes

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molecules of DNA that transmit genetic information

46 chromosomes –> 23 pairs –> each pair carries genes of same type
- genetic diversity and individual differences

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DNA

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molecules that carry all of the biochemical instructions involved in tithe formation / functioning of an organism

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genes

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sections of chromosomes that are the basic unit of heredity in all living things

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random assignment

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egg and sperm formation is always random

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crossing over

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the process which sections of DNA switch from one chromosome to the other
- variability

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mutation

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a change in a section of DNA
- ex causes: radiation, infection, chemical exposure

4 types: substitution, deletion, insertion, inversions

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sex chromosomes

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chromosomes (X and Y) that determine sex at birth

female: XX
male: XY

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  1. child’s genotype – child’s phenotype
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relation between one’s genotype and one’s phenotype

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endophenotypes

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intermediate phenotypes, including the brain and nervous system, that do not involve overt behavior

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regulator genes

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genes that control the activity of other genes
- switch on/off genes

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alleles

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2 or more different forms of a gene

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dominant allele

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if present, gets expressed

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recessive allele

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not expressed if dominant allele is present

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homozygous

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having 2 of the same allele for a trait

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polygenic inheritance

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inheritance pattern in which traits are governed by more than one gene

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  1. child’s environment – child’s phenotype
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impact of the environment on the child’s phenotype

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phenylketonuria (PKU)

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a disorder related to defensive recessive gene on chromosome 12 of the amino acid phenylalanine

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gene environment interaction

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situation in which the effects of genes depend on the environment in which they are expressed

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parent contribution to child’s environment

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parents’ genes affect their phenotypes (and thereby influence the family environment) and child outcomes

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genetic nurture

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children’s outcomes can be predicted by parental alleles that the child did not inherit

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  1. child’s phenotype – child’s environment
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restates active child theme as a source of their own development
- children create their own environment by actively selecting surroundings and experiences that match their interests/personalities

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  1. child’s environment – child’s genotype
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the structure of the genetic code remains “fixed” during one’s lifetime, the expression of the genetic code is altered

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epigenetics

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the study of stable changes in gene environment that are mediated by environment

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DNA methylation

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regulates the amount of protein predicted by a given one

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family studies

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examine extent to which a trait runs in families raised in same home

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twin studies

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compares MZ and DZ twins

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adoption studies

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examines extent to which adopted children resemble their adoptive vs biological families

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heritability

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extent to which genes contribute to differences in a trait across individuals
- expressed as a percent
- reflects environment in some way
- not fixed; can be changed

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important aspects about heritability

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Heritability applies only to populations

Heritability estimate applies only to a particular population living in a particular environment

Heritability estimates reflect the environments of the populations of individuals they are derived

Heritability estimates can change as a function of developmental factors

High heritability does not imply immutability

There is a high sampling bias in genetic studies (lack of diversity)

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molecular genetics research designs

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examines specific DNA sequences to identity mechanisms that link genes and behaviors

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genome-wide association studies (GWAS)

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link specific DNA segments with particular traits

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genomes-wide complex trait analysis (GCTA)

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takes estimates of genetic resemblance across large groups of individuals

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environmental effects

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children in the same family do not necessarily share the same environment

  • effects of the environment are likely due to many experiences of small effects working together
  • harder to measure
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neuron (function and parts)

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used to communicate
- cell body (soma)
- dendrites
- axons
- axon terminals
- synapse
- astrocyte (glial cells)

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cell body (soma)

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manufactures new cell components

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dendrites

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receives input from other neurons

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axons

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sends messages to other neurons

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axon terminals

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synaptic vesicles (contains neurotransmitters for messaging)

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synapse

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when neurons communicate with one another
- terminal: neurotransmitters travel space

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astrocyte

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glial cells
- protects neurons
- blood-brain barrier
- respond to injury
- form myelin sheath

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cerebral cortex

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80% of the brain
- analyzes sensory information
- 4 regions: occipital lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, frontal lobe

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occipital lobe

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vision

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temporal lobe

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speech and language
auditory information
memory
hippocampus

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parietal lobe

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sensory processiing
perception
primary sensory cortex

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primary sensory cortex

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initially processes sensory information and passes it to the association cortex

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frontal lobe

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executive function
- motor
- working memory
- ability to plan
- prefrontal cortex

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cerebral lateralization

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hemisphere are specialized for different models of processing

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neurogenesis

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creation of new neurons ini the adult brain

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myelination

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speeding up connections

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synpatogensis

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formation of new connections

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pruning

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elimination of synapse / neurons

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plasticity

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the brain’s ability to change in response to experiences

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experience-expectant plasticity

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describes the role of general human experience in shaping brain development

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experience-dependent plasticity

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occurs when neural connections are created and reorganized throughout life as a result of experience

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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image created by measuring the release of energy from water in tissue after being exposed to a magnetic field

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pros and cons of MRI

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pros
- high spatial resolution

cons
- low temporal resolution
- indirect measure of brain activity

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structural MRI to functiontional MRI is what to what?

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brain anatomy to brain function

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electroencephalograph (EEG)

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HANS BERGER
- developed this to measure electoral activity generated by the brain

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pros and cons of EEG

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pros
- measures brain activity
- high temporal resolution

cons
- low spatial resolution

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near-infrared spectroscopy

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neuroimaging technique

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pros and cons of near-infrared spectroscopy

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pros
- allows for movement
- high sampling rate

cons
- only look at cortical activity

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secular trends

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changes in physical development that have occurred over generations

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infant feeding

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some studies demonstrating links between breast feeding and higher IQ (not always)

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development of food preferences

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  • preference for salt emerges around 4 months
  • children are exposed to associative learning
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obesity

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  • 15% of teens in US in 2017 were obese
  • global issue
    • genetic and environmental
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vaccines

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  • important in healthy physical development
  • operate on herd immunity

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