1.1 - Biological Research

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Twin studies

  • Examines similarities and differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins

    • Assesses whether traits are due to nature vs. nurtue


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Adoption studies

  • Investigates adopted children to see which traits are impacted by environment or genetics


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Family studies

  • Analyzes similarities and differences among family members to understand how genetics and environment play a role in shaping traits/behaviors within a family unit


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Heredity

Transmission of genetic information from biological parents to offspring

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Heritability

How much of our traits come from genes vs. environment

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Genetic predisposition

Inherited likelihood of developing specific traits or conditions due to genetic factors from biological parents

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Eugenetics

Belief in improving genetic quality of humans by increasing desirable traits and decreasing undesirable ones

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Epigenetics

Investigates how the environment may affect genetic expression