chapter 4 Flashcards
define behavioral genetics
a field of study which investigates how behavioral traits and disorders are influenced by heredity and env
define chromosomes
rod shaped bodies that carry the genes containing hereidiatary charac, each cell has 46 chromosomes in the nucleus (except germ cells)
define congenital
a condition present at the time of birth
define DNA
acronym; deoxyribonucleic acid. The substance that contains the hereditary makeup fo each cell
define genes
unit carries hereditary trait
define genetics
carried by the genes; pertaining to the genes, internal genetic blueprint for inhereted traits
define genotype
specific hereditary make up of a person
define hereditary
traits inherited from the parents
define heredity
the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring
define human genome project
scientific research project bw 1990-2003 that identified all the genes in human DNA
define phenotype
an organisms physical type; a set of char that est physical appearance; observable outward manifestation of inherited traits
define rapport
a relationship in which there is mutual acceptance, understanding and respect
How are people alike?
- all have needs (water, shelter, o2, sleep), 2.. Psych needs (acceptance, belonging, love, self esteem, opportunities
define dominant traits
traits which are expressed even if inhereted by one parent
what is a recessive trait?
trait manifested if matched with recessie gene from EACH parent
define sex-linked traits
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
What are the basics of human behavior?
- obtain or 2. avoid Behavior is influenced by culture, env. Heredity
What are the 3 major forces to create an ind?
- heredity, 2. developmental process, 3. physical and social environment
Explain Heredity
each person unique, from conception, one and only combo affects ind for life
Physiology of Heredity
- 46 chromosomes, 2. from conception, 23 matched pairs - one from each parent
Sex linked chromosomes
x is female, y is male