Unit 2: Genetics and environments

Question 1

Plasticity

Answer 1

capacity to be shaped, molded, or altered; ability for brain to adapt or change over time, by creating new neurons and building new networks; brains ability to reorganize itself after accident or tragedy

Question 2

Prenatal environment

Answer 2

period of development extending from conception to delivery; influence of this environment on developing fetus can lead to permanent alterations in psychological and physiological outcomes

Question 3

Identical twins

Answer 3

same fertilized egg; more likely to be diagnosed with same disorders

Question 4

Fraternal twins

Answer 4

two separate eggs

Question 5

Twins : Nature vs Nurture

Answer 5

twins who grow up together and twins who are separated at birth have equal chances of being similar or dissimilar to one another