Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Developmental Psychology > CHAPTER 3 (forming a new life) > Flashcards

CHAPTER 3 (forming a new life) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Psychology flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

The union of sperm and ovum to produce a zygote; also called conception

A

Fertilization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

One-celled organism resulting from fertilization

A

Zygote

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Twins conceived by the union of two different ova (or a single ovum that has split) with two different sperm cells; also called fraternal twins ; they are no more
alike genetically than any other siblings

A

Dizygotic twins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Twins resulting from the division of a single zygote after fertilization; also called identical twins ; they are genetically similar.

A

Monozygotic twins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Chemical that carries inherited instructions for the development of all cellular forms of life.

A

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Sequence of bases within the DNA molecule; governs the formation of proteins that determine the structure and functions of living cells.

A

genetic code

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Coils of DNA that consist of genes

A

chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Small segments of DNA located in definite positions on particular chromosomes; functional units of heredity.

A

genes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Complete sequence of genes in the human body.

A

human genome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Permanent alterations in genes or chromosomes that may produce harmful characteristics.

A

mutation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

In humans, the 22 pairs of chromosomes not related to sexual expression.

A

autosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Pair of chromosomes that determines sex: XX in the normal human female, XY in the normal human male.

A

sex chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Two or more alternative forms of a gene that occupy the same position on paired chromosomes and affect the same trait.

A

alleles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Possessing two identical alleles for a trait.

A

homozygous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Possessing differing alleles for a trait.

A

heterozygous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Pattern of inheritance in which, when a child receives different alleles, only the dominant one is expressed.

A

dominant inheritance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Pattern of inheritance in which a child receives identical recessive alleles,resulting in expression of a nondominant trait.

A

recessive inheritance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Pattern of inheritance in which multiple genes at different sites on chromosomes affect a complex trait.

A

polygenic inheritance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Observable characteristics of a person.

A

phenotype

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Genetic makeup of a person, containing both expressed and unexpressed characteristics.

A

genotype

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Combination of genetic and environmental factors to produce certain complex traits.

A

multifactorial transmission

22
Q

Mechanism that turns genes on or off and determines functions of body cells.

A

epigenesis

23
Q

Pattern of inheritance in which a child receives two different alleles, resulting in partial expression of a trait.

A

incomplete dominance

24
Q

Pattern of inheritance in which certain characteristics carried on the X chromosome inherited from the mother are transmitted differently to her male and female off spring.

A

sex-linked inheritance

25
Q

Chromosomal disorder characterized by moderate-to-severe mental retardation and by such physical signs as a downward sloping skin fold at the inner corners of the eyes. Also called trisomy-21.

A

Down syndrome

26
Q

Clinical service that advises prospective parents of their probable risk of having children with hereditary defects.

A

genetic counseling

27
Q

Quantitative study of relative hereditary and environmental influences on behavior.

A

behavioral genetics

28
Q

Statistical estimate of contribution of heredity to individual differences in a specific trait within a given population.

A

heritability

29
Q

Term describing tendency of twins to share the same trait or disorder.

A

concordant

30
Q

Potential variability, depending on environmental conditions, in the expression of a hereditary trait.

A

reaction range

31
Q

Limitation on variance of expression of certain inherited characteristics.

A

canalization

32
Q

The portion of phenotypic variation that results from the reactions of genetically different individuals to similar environmental conditions.

A

genotype-environment interaction

33
Q

Tendency of certain genetic and environmental influences to reinforce each other; may be passive, reactive ( evocative), or active. Also called genotype-environment covariance.

A

genotype-environment correlation

34
Q

Tendency of a person, especially after early childhood, to seek out environments compatible with his or her genotype.

A

niche-picking

35
Q

The unique environment in which each child grows up, consisting of distinctive influences or influences that affect one child differently than another.

A

nonshared environmental effects

36
Q

Characteristic disposition, or style of approaching and reacting to situations.

A

temperament

37
Q

Period of development between conception and birth.

A

gestation

38
Q

Age of an unborn baby, usually dated from the first day of an expectant mother’s last menstrual cycle.

A

gestational age

39
Q

First 2 weeks of prenatal development, characterized by rapid cell division, blastocyst formation, and implantation in the wall of the uterus.

A

germinal stage

40
Q

The attachment of the blastocyst to the uterine wall, occurring at about day 6.

A

implantation

41
Q

Second stage of gestation (2 to 8 weeks), characterized by rapid growth and development of major body systems and organs.

A

embryonic stage

42
Q

Natural expulsion from the uterus of an embryo that cannot survive outside the womb; also called miscarriage.

A

spontaneous abortion

43
Q

Final stage of gestation (from 8 weeks to birth), characterized by increased differentiation of body parts and greatly enlarged body size.

A

fetal stage

44
Q

Prenatal medical procedure using high-frequency sound waves to detect the outline of a fetus and its movements, so as to determine whether a pregnancy is progressing normally.

A

ultrasound

45
Q

Environmental agent, such as a virus, drug, or radiation, that can interfere with normal prenatal development and cause developmental abnormalities.

A

teratogen

46
Q

Chromosome Composition: An individual has an extra Y chromosome, resulting in a 47
Effects: Is often associated with tall stature, but most individuals do not have significant physical differences or health problems. However, some may experience mild learning disabilities or behavioral issues.

A

XYY Syndrome (Male)

47
Q

Chromosome Composition: An individual has an extra X chromosome, resulting in a 47.
Effects: Have no apparent physical abnormalities. However, some may experience learning disabilities, developmental delays, or emotional and behavioral issues. The severity of these challenges varies widely among affected individuals.

A

XXX Syndrome (Triple X Syndrome) (Female)

48
Q

Chromosome Composition: Individuals have an extra X chromosome
Effects: Typically have underdeveloped testes, which can lead to reduced testosterone production. This can result in physical features such as taller stature, gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue), and infertility. Many individuals with Klinefelter syndrome also experience learning difficulties

A

XXY Syndrome (Klinefelter Syndrome) (Male)

49
Q

Chromosome Composition: In this syndrome, individuals are missing one X chromosome, resulting in a 45
Effects: it can lead to a range of physical and developmental challenges. Individuals with it are typically shorter in stature and may have certain physical features like a webbed neck, heart defects, and infertility. Hormone replacement therapy is often used to help with growth and puberty.

A

Turner Syndrome (XO Syndrome) (Female)

50
Q

Chromosome Composition: It is not primarily a sex chromosome abnormality but rather a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Individuals with this syndrome may have a mutation in the FMR1 gene, leading to a range of developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Effects: Can cause intellectual disability, social and behavioral challenges, and language difficulties. It affects both males and females, but males are often more severely affected than females.

A

Fragile X Syndrome: (Male)

Developmental Psychology (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions