Module 14: Behavioral Genetics

Question 1

behavioral genetics

Answer 1

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

Question 2

chromosomes

Answer 2

threadlike structures of dna molecules, contain genes, 46 in total, 23 from each parent

Question 3

DNA

Answer 3

complex molecule containing genetic information

Question 4

genes

Answer 4

heredity that makes up chromosomes

Question 5

genome

Answer 5

complete instructions for making organisms

Question 6

twin studies

Answer 6

psychologists use twin studies to help determine whether a behavior is genetic or not

Question 7

monozygotic twins

Answer 7

identical twins, share 100% of their dna

Question 8

dizygotic

Answer 8

share only 50% of their genes

Question 9

heritability

Answer 9

statistics used to determine how much of the variation among members of a group is attributable to genes

Question 10

epigenetics

Answer 10

genes can be activated or inactivated, this studies the mechanic in which environments trigger/block genetic expression