Genetics

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

46 chromosome / 23 from each parent

Each have Double helix

Question 2

Genes

Answer 2

Pieces of DNA that have specific instructions

Genes work together with experience to wire our brains

Question 3

Nucleotides

Answer 3

The structural units of dna and rna

RNA single strand carries the message of DNA to cell body

Question 4

Genome

Answer 4

Complete set of instructions for making an organism

Consists of all the genetic material and it’s chromosomes

Question 5

Gene complex

Answer 5

Genes working together to form traits

Question 6

Traits

Answer 6

Inherited physical characteristic

Can be selected naturally or with the help of man

Passed on

Ex: dog breeds (selective breeding mate selection)
Fox evolution- respond to name

Question 7

Natural selection

Answer 7

Traits that help an organism survive or adapt to any environment

Fear can be passed on because it helps you survive

Question 8

Twin studies

Answer 8

Behavior and genetics (nature vs nurture)

How much is behavior impacted by genetics

Question 9

Genotype

Answer 9

Internally coded, inheritable information

Carried by all living organisms

Question 10

Phenotypes

Answer 10

Physical characterization

Question 11

Identical twins

Answer 11

Genetically same

Similar environment

Question 12

Fraternal twins

Answer 12

Only genetics

Question 13

Loehlin and Nichols

Answer 13

How parents treat their identical twins

Question 14

Heritability

Answer 14

Can be inherited

Degree that a trait can be passed on through the genetic code

Question 15

Prenatal environment

Answer 15

The environment in the womb

Moms diet, etc

Question 16

Experience

Answer 16

Stimulating environment leads to more connections

Rat brains gain wait when they are in an enriched environment

Question 17

Tryon

Answer 17

Can cognitive tasks be inheritable

Question 18

Sex:

Answer 18

Determined by the 23rd pair of chromosomes

X comes from the mom and the Dad provided X or Y

XX female

XY male

Question 19

Role:

Answer 19

Parts you play, expectations about a social position

Question 20

Gender role

Answer 20

Expected behaviors for either male or female

Question 21

Gender identity

Answer 21

Forms around age 3

Knowledge that you are male or female

Gender typed or sex typed behavior
- acquisition of traditional, masculine, or feminine nodes

Question 22

Gender schema theory

Answer 22

Combo of cognitive and social psychological theory

Theory that children learn from their cultures

A concept of schema: What it means to be male/female and then adjust their behaviors accordingly.

Question 23

Social learning theory

Answer 23

Albert Bandura:
We learn what is expected by watching others

We learn by seeing if another persons actions are rewarded or punished

Question 24

Gender:

Answer 24

Definition of male or female

Question 25

Sex:

Answer 25

Males tend to initiate sex more often

48% men and 12% women

Question 26

Street corner: “go on a date”

Answer 26

Women should choose their sex partners carefully since they can only produce a certain number of babies and they spend most of their life caring for their child

Question 27

What ensures reproductive success

Answer 27

Men’s strive for success

The will to get more women

Question 28

Collectivist value

Answer 28

Value social roles and how you fit in

Question 29

Individualist value

Answer 29

The individual and independent success

Question 30

What can impact the brain’s structure and organization

Answer 30

Culture

Question 31

Effects of day care

Answer 31

Under 2 : no

Over 3: yes

Question 32

Daycares

Answer 32

Must be high quality

Must spend time when you get home on child centered activities