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Behavioral genetics
studying the power and limits of genetic environmental influences on behavior
DNA
a complex module containing genetic information that makes up chromosomes
Genes
biochemical units of hereditary that make up chromosomes
Genome
complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism’s chromosomes
Genotypes
persons unique make-up that’s coded by chromosomes at a fixed conception
Phenotype
observable characteristics of an individual, based on their genotypes make-up
Twin studies
a special type of epidemiological studies designed to measure the contribution of genetics as opposed to the environment, to a given trait
Adoption studies
tool for evaluating interactions between genetic and environmental factors in eliciting human characteristics
Tempermant
aspect of personality concerned with emotional dispositions and reactions and their speed/intensity
Heritability
tells how much variation exists between a group of people due to genetics
evolutionary psychologists
focus on principles of natural selection to explain behavior & mind
epigenetics
study of how the environment and other factors can change the way that genes are expressed
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