PSYCH 1XX3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Repeated Measures Design, Y Chromosome, Egg Cell
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Rigorous methods to understand problems in study of human thought and behavior. Biological basis of development, evolution and neuroscience. Gene-environment interactions across an individual"s lifespan: evolution. Gene-environment interaction across evolutionary history of a species: neuroscience. Definition: changes and continuities that occur within the individual between conception and death. 2 processes that lead to change maturation and learning. Definition: biologically- timed unfolding of changes within the individual according to that individual"s genetic plan. Influenced by specific environmental conditions that shape genetically- determined processes. Harlan: right environment particular genetic plan 1st baby tooth 5 months, walking 12 months, puberty at 12 years, die at 80 years. Definition: relatively permanent changes in our thoughts, behaviors and feelings as a result of experiences. Respond to events and stimuli in environment. Don"t touch hot stove, look both ways before crossing the road. Learned processes when controlled or practiced automatic.
