PSYCH 1XX3 Lecture 1: Development 1 - Module Notes
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Evolution gene-environment interactions across the evolutionary history of species. Neuroscience study of nervous system and neural basis of thought and behavior. Refers to changes and continuities that occur within the individual btw conception and death. Gene-environment interactions across an individual"s life span. Look at how we change overtime and also how we stay the same. The biologically timed unfolding of changes within the individual according to that individual"s genetic plan. How the plan unfolds is influenced by specific environmental conditions that shape the genetically-determined processes. Example of maturation timeline grow first baby tooth at 5 months, start walking at 12 months, enter puberty at 12 years, and finally die at 80 years. Relatively permanent change in our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as a result of our experiences. The acquisition of neuronal representation of new info. Allows to acquire new info and guide optimal strategies to respond to events and stimuli in the environment.
