Genes, Heritability, and Sensory Perception

These flashcards cover key concepts in genetics, heritability, and sensory perception as discussed in the lecture.

Epigenetics

The study of how the environment can change gene expression.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Gene Regulation

The process that controls the activation of a gene, influencing its expression.

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.

Sensation

The low-level processing of basic information from the external world by sensory receptors.

Preferential Looking

A method used to test if newborn babies can see by observing their gaze on different stimuli.

Astigmatism

A condition where the eye's lens is irregularly shaped, affecting visual acuity.

Habituation

The process of becoming used to or bored with a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Epigenome

The chemical modifications that control the expression of genes, which can be inherited.

Nature vs. Nurture

The debate over the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human development.