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| How many chromosomes does one person have? |
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23 pairs- 46 (23 each from mother and father) |
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| units that make up chromosomes |
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transmit traits to children each gene contains DNA which instructs development of body |
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| Name and describe the two types of genes. |
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(1) Dominant - gene which determines the trait or characteristics a child will have if one parent has it (2) Recessive - trait or characteristic passed only if the gene on matching chromosome is recessive
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| parents just pass on genetic make up that their ancestors have carried |
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| Patterns of individual growth that appear automatically as an individual gets older |
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a) learning not dependent on maturation alone b) however learning and performing physical tasks are accomplished more efficiently at the right level of maturity (critical period)
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| person's consistent ehavior in reaction to outside stimulus |
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| scientists who believe heredity shapes persons growth |
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| Who was the nativist that believed in personality and body type? |
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| Describe W.H. Sheldons belief? |
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heavy set - relaxed and social muscular - competitive and adventurous thin- not sociable physically awkward
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What is the opposition to W.H. Sheldon's beliefs? |
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| does a person who changes body weight change personality? |
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| Describe the Maternal Environment |
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1) No nervous system connection between mother and child 2) no blood exchange 3) however, cigarette smoke, disease, alcohol and drugs affects fetal development
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| Describe Mal nutrition in the environment effects at birth |
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a) reduced brain cell development and intellectual development b) decrease birth body weight c) less developed organs
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| Describe mal-nutrition in the environment in post-birth (2-3 years) |
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a) the earlier malnutrition occurs the greater the effect b) lower IQ scores c) decreased language development d) increased behavioral problems
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Heredity- environment interaction effect (Middle Way Theory) |
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1) heredity is associated with intellectual development but environment fosters this trait 2) heredity increases chances of some behavioral or other disorder but environment may determine if it will appear
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