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PSY 351 Chapters 3&4
Exam 1
Question | Answer |
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Behavior genetics | determine the contribution that genes make to individual differences in behavior and development; genetic overlap increases similarity among people for certain characteristics (IQ, schizophrenia) |
Adoption studies | a way we study heritability; assess heritability among children reared apart |
A way we study heritability | compare identical and fraternal twins |
Reaction range | environment plays a role but there is a limit on its influence; assumes a child is a passive recipient of their environment, which is generally incorrect |
Passive gene-environment correlation | child does nothing to create environment |
Evocative gene-environment correlation | child does something to prompt environment |
Active gene-environment correlation | on their own, children seek environments consistent with their genetic makeup |
Autosomal and X-linked disorders | genetic disorders, result from combination of alleles |
Structural defects | genetic disorders, defects result from actual physical changes in the chromosomes |
In vitro fertilization | use of surrogate, using donor eggs insemination of mother with donor sperm |
Teratogens | interference with development of a fetus, may result in birth defects |
Five principles of teratogens | effect depends on genetic makeup of fetus, timing, and it may be unique and severe, differ in how they gain access to the fetus, degree of harm increases with the fetus’ dosage of the teratogen |