AP Psych 1.1 Definitions
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Nature v. Nurture Debate
A discussion concerning the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) in human development.
Natural Selection
A process in biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
Evolutionary Psychology
A theoretical approach to psychology that understands mental and psychological traits as adaptive adaptations from our evolutionary past.
Mutation
A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in traits and may be passed on to the next generation.
Environment
The surrounding conditions and influences (physical, social, cultural) that affect the development and behavior of individuals.
Heredity
The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Genes
The basic units of heredity in living organisms made up of DNA and responsible for inherited traits.
Identical & Fraternal Twins
Identical twins arise from a single fertilized egg that splits, sharing the same genetic material, while fraternal come from two separate eggs.
