controversies (genetic and the environment)

Question 1

Large debate

Answer 1

There was a large debate in psychology is a person’s behaviour is due to genes or the environment. The debate is if both are the effect or just one single/

Question 2

Genetic influences

Answer 2

they are referred to as nature, this does not simple mean present a birth but anything present by genes. Twin and adoption studies suggest that a large conmpoent on the variation in IQ is due to genetic factors. other evidence come from gene mapping Studies where individual genes have been identified. However that is equally strong evidence for environmental factors. The Flynne effect has been identified that across the globe IQ’s have increased by at least 20 points in the past 30 years.

Question 3

Gene environment interaction TURKHEIMER

Answer 3

Showed the extent to which genetic factors depended on socioeconomic status of the children. In children’s from affluent families about 60% could be accounted for by genes but impoverished genes accounted for hardly any.

Question 4

Twin and adoption studies

Answer 4

Again show that the closer two individuals are genetically the more likely both Will get mental illness. Joseph, found the concordance rates of schizophrenia is 40% for DZ twins and 7% for DZ twins.

Question 5

The diatheses stress Model

Answer 5

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