Nature Vs Nurture Flashcards
1
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Define Epigenetics
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both nature and nurture interact.
2
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Define Genotype
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A persons actual genetic makeup.
3
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Define Phenotype
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The way that genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristics.
4
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What is the Interactionist Approach?
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An approach that suggests that it is a combination of both nature and nurture.
5
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What is the Diathesis Stress-Model?
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This assumes that mental illness occurs due to stressful conditions in the environment that interact with the biological and psychological characteristics of an individual.
