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-an observable coordinated response to enviormental stimuli
-requires sensing stimuli, processing and decision making, and coordinated response |
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| order of preimplantation genetic diagnosis |
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1. in vitro fertilization
2. embryo divides using mitosis
3. extract several cell from each embryo
4. run direct genetic tests
5. implant embryos with desired phenotype |
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| genotypic influence on behavior |
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-change protein receptors involved in sensing the stimuli
-change proteins in neurons involved in transmitting/processing the information
-change the protiens in muslces involved in coordinated response |
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-behavior influence by genes
-MAOA allele influenced by nature and nurture
-experiences can affect genes as well |
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| scientific evidence for behavior genetics |
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-genetic disorders alter behavior
-many behaviors appear to be species specific
-behaviors change in response to alterations in biological process
-behaviors run in families |
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| difficulties of behavior genetics |
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-defining behavior in question
-measuring behavior
-dealing with continuous varation of behavioral traits
-dealing with enviormental influences |
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-scientific movement in late 19th century--tried to imporve quality of human species through manipulation of human reproduction--holocaust
-believed preventing reproduction by individuals with "bad" traits |
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