Vocabulary Terms 1-25 Flashcards
DNA
containing genetic information
behavior genetics
study of relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior
genes
biochemical units of heredity
genome
complete instructions for making an organism
identical twins
twins develop from single fertilized egg
fraternal twins
twins developed from separate fertilized eggs
temperament
person’s characteristic emotional reactivity/intensity
heritability
proportion of variation among individuals
molecular genetics
studies molecular structure and function of genes
evolutionary psychology
evolution of behavior and the mind
natural selection
lead to increased reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations
mutation (s)
random error in gene replication
gender
biologically and socially influenced characteristics (male/female)
culture
enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions
norm
understood rule for accepted and expected behavior
personal space
buffer zone
memes
piece of information passed from one to another
X chromosome
sex chromosome in men and women
Y chromosome
sex chromosome only in males
testosterone
most important male sex hormones
gender role
set of expected behaviors
gender identity
one’s sense of being male or female
gender-typing
acquisition of traditional masculine or feminine role
social learning theory
learn social behavior by observing and imitating
gender schema theory
children learn from cultures; what it is to be male or female and act accordingly
