Class 8 Flashcards
1
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Self-esteem from teen to adulthood
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- men tend to increase
- women tend to decrease
2
Q
Sensation seeking
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- increases from childhood to teen (peak at 18-20)
- decreases through adulthood
3
Q
Can we change our personalities?
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- depends on our motivations
- based on setting goals and working towards them
4
Q
Genome
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Entire combination of DNA and genes to create the individual
5
Q
Chromosome
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chain of data, made of DNA (all humans have 23 paired chromosomes)
- identifies if certain traits will be expressed
6
Q
DNA
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Molecules that store info for creating proteins
7
Q
Gene
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- small section of chromosome
- carries info for heritability of traits
- variation in the gene = allele
8
Q
Genotype
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Differences on a genetic level (inherited)
9
Q
Phenotype
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Observable characteristics (not inherited)
10
Q
Molecular genetics
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- DRD4 gene (chromosome 11, linked to dopamine)
long chain = higher in novelty (need more stimuli)
short chain = less risk-taking behaviour (have enough dopamine)
11
Q
What is the risk of assigning too much to genetics?
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- “born bad”
- ignores: role of the environment and personal growth
12
Q
Heritability
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- statistic
- degree to which genetic differences cause difference
- proportion of phenotypic variance that is attributable to genotypic variance
DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT IS INHERITED
13
Q
Nature (n VS n)
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- biologically based
- innate
- genetics
14
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Nurture (n VS n)
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- based on upbringing
- environmental factors
- the change
- environmentalism
15
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Genotypes and the environment
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Interaction = reaction
Correlation = selection and exposure
Relations = passive/evocative/active effects
