Module 10 - Behavioral Genetics

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Behavioral genetics

heredity + environment and individual diffeences

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Chromosome

a structure containing DNA

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DNA

genetic molecule

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Gene

segment of DNA

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Genome

complete genetic information

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Identical twins

one fertilized egg

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Fraternal twins

two fertilized eggs

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Temperament

emotional reactivity/intensity

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Heritability

genetics contribution to variation among people

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Polygenic

influences by many genes

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Gene-environment interaction

genes and environment influence each other

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Epigenetics

a environment can affect gene expression

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Molecular genetics

Studies the molecular structure and the function of genes

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Molecular behavior genetics

Studies how the structure and function of specific genes interact with the environment to influence behavior