PSY 2012 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Gene Expression, Psy, Nature Genetics

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2012
• Professor: Ron Chandler

Document Summary

Developmental psychology social, cultural: ecological factors the study of how behavior changes over the life span, changes are effected by (cid:498)nature(cid:499) genetics and (cid:498)nurture(cid:499) environment, (cid:498)environment(cid:499) Both plays large roles in shaping development. Our genetics affect the environment and our environment affects the its no longer an either or issue expressions of our genes. Nature via nurture: especially coping skills individuals with certain genetic predispositions seek out and create environments that support/permit the expression of these dispositions individ. Gene expression: activation, deactivation, of fluctuation of gene expression in response to environmental experiences throughout development, epigenetics, area of science that studies gene expression. Early life experiences can shape later physical, cognitive, and social development. At one time it was believed that early life experiences set us on an unalterable path: the mystique of early childhood experiences. Early childhood resilience is much higher than once thought. Brain changes and responses to environmental factors continue to shape development far into adulthood.