into to development

Question 1

evolutionary psychology

Answer 1

our behavioral similarities arise from our biological similarities, al human motivation derives from the desire to spread our gene pool

Question 2

behavior genetics

Answer 2

the study of the relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior

Question 3

twin studies

Answer 3

identical- develop from a single egg, are genetically identical
fraternal- develop from separate eggs, same as siblings

Question 4

adoptive studies

Answer 4

adoptees personality traits are more similar to their biological parents, parents do influence their children’s attitudes, values, manners, faith, or politics

Question 5

heritability

Answer 5

extent to which differences in appearance of a trait due to the differences in their genes

Question 6

prenatal environment

Answer 6

nurture begins in the womb

Question 7

experience and brain development

Answer 7

experience helps develop a brains neural connections

Question 8

peer influence

Answer 8

selection effect- kids close friends are similar to themselves

Question 9

culture

Answer 9

norms- rules for accepted and expected behavior
culture determines the values the child grows up with

Question 10

gender

Answer 10

nature: x and y chromosomes
nurture: socially determined
gender rolls and gender identity

Question 11

social learning

Answer 11

children learn gender-linked behaviors by observing and imitating

Question 12

gender schema

Answer 12

children learn through their cultures as a consent of what it means to be a male/female