PSY290H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Temporal Lobe, Dorsal Root Ganglion, Dorsal Nerve Cord
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Behavior repertoire: set of behavioral characteristics of either an entire species or a single member of the species. How genes shape behavior: dna is transcribed to rna, translated into a protein, which affects the cells (neurons) which make up the brain, which affects the behavior. Genetic differences are caused by differences in nucleotide bases (purines: cytosine, thymine --- pyrimidine: How environment shape behavior: physical, chemical, biological, social, and economical environments can cause changes in the genetic chain. Radiation (uv light) and free radicals cause mutations. ** dna packaging: 5 carbon sugar with nitrogen containing base and a phosphate group. Histones (+ve charge) bind to ve charge dna. Neurons: cells that receive and transmit electrochemical signals. Creative thinking: removed pre-conceived notions and think outside the box) (ii) Clinical implications: pertaining to illness or treatment; brain dysfunction is studied (iii) Neuroplasticity: brain can change by like long term alcohol consumption. Biopsychology: biological approach to the study of psychology.
