PSY 3330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Learned Helplessness, Epigenetics, Observational Learning

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22 Jan 2017
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An integrative approach: models, freud and others from last time thought it was a one-dimensional or a psychosocial issue was due to one factor, now- we focus on a multidimensional model. Extent to which variability in a trait is due to genetic factors (in the population) Genetic factors contribute to most disorders, but usually account for less than. Non-shared environment: accounts for difference amongst one another even between twins (identical or fraternal, epigenetics. How the environment can alter gene expressions or function. Specific cultural or social influences can affect which genes turn on: models, diathesis-stress model- the water cup one, gene environment correlation model. Similar but we develop or are born with these genetic predispositions to a behavior that then push us to seek those environments and then we develop the disorder: environment accounts for much of gene expression. Prominent during critical periods of life like childhood.

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