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Nature vs Nurture

Chapter 4: Nature vs Nurture

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Developmental Psychology the study of progressive changes in behavior and abilities
Heredity (Nature) transfer of physical and psychological traits from parents to children
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) Molecular structure shaped like a double helix that contains genetic code
genes areas on DNA that contain information (30,000 genes on a strand of DNA)(96% of our genes with chimps) can be dominant or recessive
Dominant genes feature will appear each time that gene is present
recessive genes will appear only if paired with another recessive gene
temperment physical "core" of your personality; -sensitivity -irritability -distractibility -typical mood
easy children 40% of children are relaxed and agreeable
Difficult Children 10% of children are moody, intense, easily angered
slow to warm up children 15% of children are restrained, unexpressive, shy
Remaining kids 35% of children are a mix
Environment (nurture) all external conditions that affect a person and their development.
sensitive periods a time of increased sensitivity to environment
congenital problems birth defects. can affect mental or physical
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