Heredity & Environment

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tightly wound strand of genetic material or DNA

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Chromosome

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special molecule that contains the genetic material of the organism.

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DNA

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Chromosomal disorder in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21

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Down Syndrome

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perspective that focuses on the biological bases of universal mental characteristics that all humans share

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Evolutionary Perspective

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the set of beliefs and practices which aims at improving the overall genetic quality of humans

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Eugenics

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section of DNA having the same arrangement of chemical elements

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Gene

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degree to which the changes in some trait within a population can be considered to be due to genetic influences; the extent individual genetic differences affect individual differences in observed behavior; in IQ, proportion of change in IQ within a population that is caused by hereditary factors.

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Heritability

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the influence of our inherited characteristics on our personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions

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Nature

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the influence of the environment on personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions

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Nurture

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condition in which being made aware of a negative performance stereotype interferes with the performance of someone that considers himself or herself part of that group

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Stereotype Threat