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Chapter3 Child Psych
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chromosomes | Humans have 46 (23 pairs) |
| Gametes | Sperm/egg have 23 chromosomes |
| DNA | Stores genetic material |
| Gene | Segment of DNA with coded instructions |
| Genome | Entire hereditary information |
| Genotype | Genetic makeup |
| Phenotype | Observable traits/behavior |
| Dominant gene | Influences phenotype most strongly |
| Recessive gene | Expressed only if both alleles are recessive |
| Polygenic inheritance | Trait influenced by many genes |
| Incomplete dominance | Phenotype partly influenced by recessive gene |
| X-linked disorders | More common in males |
| Heritability | Variation in a population explained by genes (not individual %) |
| Passive genotype-environment | Parents provide genes + environment |
| Evocative genotype-environment | Traits evoke responses from others |
| Active genotype-environment | Person seeks environments that fit traits |