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Genetics, Evolutionary Psychology

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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Genetics, Evolutionary Psychology

and Behavior
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Behavior Geneticists

heredity+ environment = behavior
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Chromosomes & DNA

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Cells, Genes & DNA

  • Cell = 46 chromosomes (23 mom; 23 dad)
  • Chromosome = DNA
  • DNA = contain genetic info
  • Genes = biochemical units of heredity
  • 20,000 - 25,000 genes = active or inactive
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Twins

identical and fraternal
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Minnesota Twin Study 1979

STudy of separated Identical Twins
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Identical twins reared apart have same chance of developing similar personality, interests, and attitudes as if raised together

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Adoption Studies

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Our Genes do Influence Us!

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Gene - Environment Interaction

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Epigenetics

Study of environmental influences on gene expression
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Evolutionary Psychology

Study of evolution of behavior & mind using principles of natural selection
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Natural Selection, Adaptation & Mutation

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Fiona Mills