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Ch. 3 psychology
Nature, Nurture, & Human Diversity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Developmental Psych. | the STUDY OF progressive changes in BEHAVIOR and ABILITIES |
| Heredity | (nature); transfer of PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS from parents |
| DNA | (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)molecular structure shaped like a double helix that contains genetic code |
| Genes | areas on DNA that CONTAIN INFORMATION; 30,000 strands on a molecule of DNA; we share 96% of genes with chimpanzees **; Dominant, or Recessive |
| Dominant | feature will appear each time that gene is present |
| Recessive | will appear ONLY IF PAIRED with another recessive gene. |
| Temperment | the PHYSICAL CORE of , includes: -sensitivity -irritability -distractibility -typical mood Easy children are 40% relaxed & agreeable 10% difficult (moody, intense, easily angered & needy) 15% are slow to warm up- restrained, unexpressive, shy |
| Environment | (nurture); every EXTERNAL CONDITIONS that affect a person & their development |
| Sensitive Periods | a period of INCREASED sensitivity to ENVIRONMENT. |
| Congenital Problems | "Birth Defects" |