Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Eugenics, Conscientiousness, 6 Years

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- Dehoog

Document Summary

Terms: dna (deoxyribonucleic acid) chromosomal molecule that transfers genetic characteristics by way of coded instruments for the structure of proteins, cancer = mutation of dna, every single person has cancer . Immune system finds the cancer and gets rid of it. Mapping the genetic code: human genome project (1990, more than 75 genes that contribute to identified hereditary diseases, tracking protein causing genes. Genetic counseling identify whether a person has the specific genes that will result in certain diseases. e. g huntington"s disease, breast cancer. Provide medical counseling and support (for breast cancer- constant screening: help individuals make decisions about their health, pregnancies, or their child"s health care. Contemporary applications: cloning is the production of one or more individual plants or animals that are genetically identical to another plant or animal (parent). Note: cannot clone an adult- clone would be an infant, would be identical in dna, but unless they had the same experiences they wouldn"t have an identical phenotype.