PSYCH 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Vocal Folds, Heredity, Organism
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Genes: our codes for life: chromosomes containing dna (deoxyribonucleic acid) are situated in the nucleus of a cell. Segments within dna consists of genes that make proteins to determine our development: nucleus, cell, chromosomes, dna, gene. The inner area of a cell that houses chromosomes and genes. The basic structural unit of a living thing. Threadlike structure made largely of dna molecules. Segment of dna containing the code for a particular protein; determines our individual biological development. How do genes affect behavior: genes don"t directly affect behavior, genes code for proteins, for example, genes for singing ability . How much influence from nature: how much of our behavior, personality, temperaments come from our environment or genes, it comes from both environment and genes (evenly split between the two) Twin and adoption studies: studying the effects of heredity and environment on two sets of twins, identical and fraternal, has come in handy.
