PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Chromosome Abnormality, Allosome, Robert Fitzroy
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The development of evolutionary theory: charles darwin argued that over time, organisms originate and become adapted to their environments by biological means. Adaptive significance- the effectiveness of behaviour in helping organisms to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Ultimate causes- evolutionary conditions that have slowly shaped the behaviour of a species over generations. Proximate causes- immediate environmental events and conditions that affect behaviour: an complete understanding any behaviour requires to understand the past and present conditions that influence it. Culture- the sum of socially transmitted knowledge, customs, and behaviour patterns common to a particular group of people. The voyage of the beagle: charles darwin met captain robert fitz roy, who wanted an unpaid naturalist and travelling companion during a 5-year voyage on the hms. Beagle to the coast of south america and to make hydrographic measurements worldwide: he spent most of his time collecting creatures and objects, which were later examined by other naturalists all over europe, believed in creationism.
