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Unit 3C Flashcards

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What types of questions interest behavior geneticists?

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If our attributes are contributed to our genes or environments

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Non-genetic influence from pre-natal nutrition and stuff around us

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Environment

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Study of relative powers and limits of genetics and environmental influences on behavior

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Behavior genetics

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Threadlike structures of DNA that contain genes

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Chromosomes

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Molecule containing genetic information making up chromosomes

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DNA

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Biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes; segments of DNA capable of protein synthesis

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Genes

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Complete instructions to make an organism

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Genome

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Describe how twin and adoption studies help is differentiate hereditary and environmental influences on behavior

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Since twins are genetically identical, scientist could test if behavior is caused by genes or environment

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Twins who develop from one zygote that splits into 2

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Identical twins

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A persons emotional reactivity and intensity

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Temperament

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Variation among individuals we can attribute to genes

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Heritability

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The effect of one factor depends on another factor

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Interaction

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Twins who come from separate zygotes

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Fraternal twins

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Things in the environment that can change us

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Nature vs nurture

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Study of molecular structures and functions of genes

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Molecular genetics

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What area of psychology interests evolutionary psychologists?

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How humans are alike based on natural selection

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What are some possible effects of natural selection in the development of human characteristics?

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Helps us to survive and adapt

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Study of the evolution of behaviors and mind using ideas from natural selection

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Evolutionary psychology

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Inherited trait variations that lead to an increased relate of survival and reproduction

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Natural selection

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Random error in gene replication

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Mutation

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What are some criticisms of evolutionary explanations on human behaviors?

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Underestimating culture, learning. Only look at nature not morals

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