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Psyc 101 Test 1
Chapter 3
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Undergraduate 3
02/17/2014

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Nature
Definition
Our behaviors attributable to our genes
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Nuture
Definition
Our behaviors are attibutable to our rearing environments
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Behavioural Genomics
Definition
Studyof genes related to the health and activity of the brain
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Genotype
Definition
The total set of genes contained within an organisms cells
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Phenotype
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Phenotype refers to the visible expression of the informatin contained in a person's genetic code.

 

This includes whatever can be measured or observed of a person's physical, psychological and biological makeup

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Eugenics
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The study or belief in the possiblity of improving the qualities of the human species or a human. 

 

i.e. discouraging the reproduction of someone who has genetic defects.

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Genetic Mutations
Definition
When a gene of a persons in mutated
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Fitness
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Can help with mental disorders such as depression or stress
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Norepinephrine
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Released in the brain and leads to arousal and vigilance
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