PSY311H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Heredity, Heritability
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The nature of parent-infant interactions are likely determined by sophisticated mechanisms governed by two general principles. Non-shared environmental influences are of greater importance than shared environmental influences. Withi(cid:374) the ra(cid:374)ge of (cid:862)good e(cid:374)ough pare(cid:374)ti(cid:374)g(cid:863) (cid:272)hildre(cid:374)"s de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)t depe(cid:374)ds pri(cid:373)aril(cid:455) on heredity. A behavioural geneticist conducted a study to determine the heritability of aggression. A measure of aggression was administered to mz and dz twins who were either reared together or reared apart. The following correlation coefficients were obtained for each group of twins: For each conclusion you state explain your reasons. List the key advantages and disadvantages of each. There are se(cid:448)eral stages i(cid:374) i(cid:374)tera(cid:272)tio(cid:374)al de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)t, o(cid:374)e of (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h is (cid:862)topi(cid:272) You were interested in conducting an observational study concerning verbal praise by parents. More specifically, you sought to determine whether there were differences between moms and dads in the use of this practice. Describe 6 parenting style factors that effect infant development.
