HDP 1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Developmental Systems Theory, Brca1, Monoamine Oxidase A
21 Feb 2018
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Tinbergen"s approach creates a more specific way of defining and answering questions. Such as the red light and stopping mechanism. Gif of sound waves in throat-mechanism: a visual stimulus. Russian silver foxes: self-domestication-selecting prosocial group behaviors because humans need to be able to work together and cooperate, positive feedback. Gene expression and changing the genome of the species. Tech we needed to become who we are today. Many genes for each behavior many behaviors from genes. Organisms select for a fit physical and cultural mate. Less likely to develop cancers and post baby. Mothers have a better connection with their children. Nipple stimulation produces oxytocin in her brain and creates a better attachment with child. Progressivism developed as a reaction to problems of industrialization. The things they were trying to eradicate were erroneous things such as intelligence. Fibers connect different areas of the brain so they can communicate. Synaptic pruning: synapse elimination, reduces number of connection>learning.
