PSYCH 1XX3 Chapter Notes -Phenotypic Trait, Pacifier, Dishabituation
11 Apr 2013
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Multiple levels of analysis: different levels frame different questions which lead to different answers to give you a richer understanding of a complex problem. Gene-environment interactions across the evolutionary history of a species. The study of the nervous system and the neural basis of thought & Module 2: development behaviour: refers to the changes and continuities that occur w/in the individual b/t conception and death, maturation. The biologically-timed unfolding of changes w/in the individual according to that individual"s genetic plan. How that plan unfolds is influenced by specific environmental conditions that shape the genetically-determined processes: learning. The acquisition of neuronal representations of new information. Relatively permanent changes in our thoughts, behaviours, and feelings as a result of our experiences. Don"t touch hot stove, look both ways when crossing street, learn piano etc. Learned processes can be controlled but can also become so practised as to become automatic.
