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Psychology Module 3

TermDefinition
behavior genetics the study of the relative effects of genes and environment on our behavior
genes the biochemical unit of heredity that make up the chromosomes
environment Every nongenetic influence, from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around us
chromosomes Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes.
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
mutation Random errors in the gene replication that lead to a change in the individuals genetic code; that source of all genetic diversity.
identical twins Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms
fraternal twins Twins who develop from two different fertilized eggs; they are genetically no more similar than any other two siblings, but they share a fetal environment
heritability the degree to which traits are inherited
culture The shared attitudes, beliefs, norms and behaviors of a group communicated from one generation to the next
norms Understood rules for accepted and expected behavior
individualism Cultural style that places personal goals or needs ahead of group goals or needs
collectivism Cultural style that places group goals or needs ahead of of personal goals or needs.
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