AP Psychology Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz #1

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Evolutionary Perspective

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The study of how psychological traits and behaviors have evolved over time to enhance survival and reproductive success.

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Natural Selection

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The process by which organisms with traits that are better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to future generations.

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Nature

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The inherent biological and genetic factors that influence an individual's psychological development, traits, behaviors, and cognitive abilities.

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Nurture

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The environmental influences and experiences that shape an individual's psychological development, behaviors, and cognitive processes.

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Twin Studies

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Examines similarities and differences between identical (monozygotic) and fraternal (dizygotic) twins to assess the relative influence of genetics and environment on traits and behaviors.

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Adoption Studies

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Investigates similarities between adopted children and their biological and adoptive families to assess the impact of genetics versus environment on various traits and behaviors.

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Family Studies

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Analyzes similarities and differences among family members, including parents and siblings, to understand the interplay of genetics and environment in shaping traits and behaviors within a family unit.

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Heredity

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The transmission of genetic information from biological parents to offspring.

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Genetic Predisposition

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The inherited likelihood of developing specific traits or conditions due to genetic factors from biological parents.

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Eugenics

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The belief in improving the genetic quality of a human population by controlling reproduction to increase desirable traits and decrease undesirable ones.