Vocab (09/30/13) Flashcards
Genes
Biochemical units of heredity
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Molecule containing genetic info
Genome
Complete instructions for making an organism
Identical twins
Develop from a single fertilized egg
Fraternal twins
Develop from separate fertilized eggs
Temparement
Persons characteristic emotional reactivity & intensity
Heritability
Proportion of variation among individual
Interaction
Factor that depends on another factor
Molecular genetics
Studies molecular structure
Evolutionary psychology
Evolution of behavior and the mind
Natural selection
Increased reproduction and survival will be passed onto generations
Mutation
Random error in gene replication
Gender
Define male and female
Culture
Behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions
Norm
Rule for accepted & expected behavior