Nature Nuture And Human Diversity Flashcards
Genes
Biochemical units of hereditary that make up chromosomes
Chromosomes
Threadlike structures made of DNA molecule that contain the gene
DNA
A complex molecule containing the genetic info that makes up the genes
Behavior genetics
Studies the relative effects of our genes (nature) and our environments (nurture) on our individual differences in behavior and mental processes
Hereditabilty
The proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes
Temperament
A persons characteristics emotional reactivity and intensity
Heritability traits
May vary depending on the range of populations and environments studied
Natural selection
The reproductive advantaged enjoyed by organisms best suited to a specific ecological niche
Mutation
A random error in gene replication that leads to a change
Evolutionary psychology
An attempt to understand how natural selection has shaped behaviors found throughout the human species
Gender predispositions
Twin studies that suggest a strong influence on emotional instability
Gender identities
Best illustrated by cultural diversity
Culture
Illustrates the survival value of preservation of innovation
Gender roles
A set of expected behaviors for males and females
Gender typing
The acquisition of traditional masculine or feminine role