Genes, Evolution, and Behavior

Question 1

transmission of trait from one generation to next

Answer 1

Heredity

Question 2

Pairs of thread like bodies that contain genes

Answer 2

Chromosomes

Question 3

Organic molecule arranged in a double-helix
Contains the “code of life”

Answer 3

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Question 4

Behavior Genetics

Answer 4

Study of behavior from a genetic perspective

Question 5

Animal behavior genetic studies include:

Answer 5

Strain studies
Selection studies

Question 7

Assume that close family members share more of a trait than non-relatives

Used to assess the heritability of psychological disorders or traits

Answer 7

Family studies

Question 8

Used to determine how heritable a trait or disorder may be

Identical twins would have highest heritability

Answer 8

Twin studies

Question 9

Used to assess the influence of environment

Answer 9

Adoption studies

Question 10

Direct study of the genetic code

Answer 10

Molecular genetics

Question 11

“Survival of the fittest”

Answer 11

Natural selection

Question 12

Study of biological origins of behavior could lead to genocide and eugenics aimed at eliminating certain types of people

Answer 12

Social Implications