chapter 4 Flashcards

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define behavioral genetics

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a field of study which investigates how behavioral traits and disorders are influenced by heredity and env

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define chromosomes

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rod shaped bodies that carry the genes containing hereidiatary charac, each cell has 46 chromosomes in the nucleus (except germ cells)

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define congenital

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a condition present at the time of birth

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define DNA

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acronym; deoxyribonucleic acid. The substance that contains the hereditary makeup fo each cell

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define genes

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unit carries hereditary trait

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define genetics

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carried by the genes; pertaining to the genes, internal genetic blueprint for inhereted traits

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define genotype

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specific hereditary make up of a person

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define hereditary

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traits inherited from the parents

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define heredity

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the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring

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define human genome project

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scientific research project bw 1990-2003 that identified all the genes in human DNA

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define phenotype

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an organisms physical type; a set of char that est physical appearance; observable outward manifestation of inherited traits

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define rapport

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a relationship in which there is mutual acceptance, understanding and respect

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How are people alike?

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  1. all have needs (water, shelter, o2, sleep), 2.. Psych needs (acceptance, belonging, love, self esteem, opportunities
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define dominant traits

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traits which are expressed even if inhereted by one parent

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what is a recessive trait?

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trait manifested if matched with recessie gene from EACH parent

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define sex-linked traits

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traits which are inhereted thru X or Y or mom or dad (color blindness is only in males but inherited from mothers bc on X chrom

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What are the basics of human behavior?

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  1. obtain or 2. avoid Behavior is influenced by culture, env. Heredity
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What are the 3 major forces to create an ind?

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  1. heredity, 2. developmental process, 3. physical and social environment
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Explain Heredity

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each person unique, from conception, one and only combo affects ind for life

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Physiology of Heredity

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  1. 46 chromosomes, 2. from conception, 23 matched pairs - one from each parent
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Sex linked chromosomes

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x is female, y is male

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Genes

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molecules of DNA,

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DNA

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4 chemicals 1. adenine, 2 thymine, c. guanine, d. cytosine, strands wrapped around (double helix) in every cell in form of genes, sequence est traits

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what are the genetic bases for individuality?

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characteristics can be due to 1. one specific gene, 2. sequential arangement of molecules on each gene, 3. particular pair of genes, 4. group of genes interacting with each other, 5 influence of environment on genes.

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What is an expressed trait

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individual manifests the trait

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What are unexpressed traits

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ind is predisposed to trait under certain situations, carrier, can be passed to children who may manifest the trait

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What is a genetic disorder

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disorder resulting from ind genetic makeup, can be present from birth as Developmental disorder, or appear later as health problem

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What is a single-gene disorder?

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absence or alteration of one gene specific to that trait, test avail for many, Cystic Fibrosis, hemophilia, R/G color blindeness

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What is a multifactoral disorder?

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dis. Involves variations of several genes. Harder to dtect bc more complex than single gene

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What are chromosomal disorders?

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have different number ie down syndrome 3 instead of 2

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what is gene therapy

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consists of modifying specific gene in order to treat or prevent a specific disease

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What does genetic testing do?

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  1. identify disorder, 2. confirm dx, 3. identify carriers, r. identify those at risk of dev disease but do not have it currently
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Human Genome Project

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completed in 2003, map the sequencing of genes on chromosomes

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What is a Human Genome?

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map, pattern, of chromosomal and gene arrangements, the basis for genetics in humans

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issues with genetic testing

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1.testing has surpassed therapies, 2. privacy rights, rights of pts to participate in health related decisions 3. expensive 4. risks with testing (ins coverage loss)

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Where else is genetic testing used?

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  1. paternity, 2. crimes
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Behavioral genetics

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understand beh thru heredity and biological influences. Seems some beh are hereditary and some are env.

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Rate of Development

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hereditary factor, how quickly a child develops “big/small for age”

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Prenatal influences on the developmental process

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prenatal env due to mom health, nutrition, pathogenic orgs, and substances in blood (alchohol, tobacco, drugs) FAS, folic acid and Spina Bifida, EMOTION/STRESS, abuse during preg. Neg impact. Positive experiences have pos impact

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Environmental influences on developmental process

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  1. physical env. - play outside, experiences, clubs/orgs, sports, incidental learning building, digging, time with family,
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Safety

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primary concern on growth

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social environment

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trust/distrust b. worth, c. nurture/neglect, d. structure/chaos, e. comfort/suffering

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Culture and Socioeconomic level

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culture: belief, ideas, values,customs, child learn from adults arouond them

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Home and development

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responsive to needs, health practices, type of parenting style, anxious parents

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Types of abuse

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physical (beatings, sex) verbal (put down, guilt), emotional, actions (dark rooms) heavy burdn on child

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School years

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ready for school, differences in how kids respond to early school

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Influence

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as children they cannot choose heredity, home env, devl influences, but can mature and direct choices as adults

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What is prejudice

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negative feelings toward people from other race, or subcultures. Adults can change early learnings and choose beliefs

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Value system

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degree of importance attached to various beliefs, ideas or material things, incl honesty, truthfulness, achievement, love friendship, material possessions, religion, work, family

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Standards of behavior

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own personal rules and regulations

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Adult responsibilities for behavior

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  1. recog neg behavior take control, positive beh, sound decisions, ineffecive beh get in wa of goals
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Health care and behavior

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understanding behav and people helps est rapport,

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What happens when a pt is difficult

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try to understand the reasons why, may be needs not being met, pleasant pts may be covering up