PSYC 2000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Behavioural Genetics, Twin Study, Hair Cell
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How do nature and nurture interact: nature side only remain consistent across the life span. : states that personalities are influences by genetic factors and: nurture side only: the product of our experiences. What do biological parents influence more and what do adoptive parents influence more: children that are adopted are most like the biological parents in things like personality. Someone who has the potential to be 6"6 may only reach 5"9 due to poor nutrition. Module 12: how is the brain affected by enriched versus impoverished environments, a rat put into a small plain cage alone doesn"t have any interaction. Rats being put into larger, with ramps and other toys , and other rats will have interaction. What examples does the book provide on differences in cultural norms: norms-rules for accepted and expected behavior, example- personal space. When the adult interacted with the boy, wearing pink, adults were more tender with the child.
