Predicticting individual differences
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| Heredity | The genetic transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring (46 chromosomes containing DNA)
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| Genes | Segments of DNA
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| Monozygotic | (Identical) Twins
-Single egg splits in two -Genetically identical
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| Dizygotic | (Fraternal) twins
-2 eggs released -No more genetic similarity than siblings
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| Identical twin studies | reveal much about the influence of nature vs nurture
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| Identical twins reared apart | -Same nature, different nurture
-Show similar fears, tastes, abilities, & interests, incidence of psychological disorders
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| Heritability | -Variation among individuals in a group that we can attribute to genes
-Similarity in environment increases heritability
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| Epigenetics | The study of environmental influences on gene expression Example: Development of cancer for a smoker vs. non-smokers with risky genes
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