AP Psychology

study of relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences on behavior

every nongenetic or external influence on our traits and behaviors

threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain genes

complex molecule containing genetic info. that makes up chromosomes

• biochemical units of heredity that make up chromosomes
• segments og DNA molecules capable of synthesizing a protein

the complete genetic instructors for making an organism

develope from single fertilized egg that splits in two and are genetically identical

from two seperate eggs fertilized by different sperm and are no more genetically similar than ordinary siblings

refers to a person's characteristic emotional reactivity and intenisty

refers to the proportion of variation among individual that can be attributed to genes

the effects of one factor depend on another factor

study of the molecular structure and function of specific genes

study of the evolution of behavior and the mind using principles of natural selection

traits lead to increased reproduction and survival are the most likely to be passed on to succeeding generations

random errors in gene replication that are the source f genetic diversity within a species

refers to the biological and social characteristics by which people define male and female

enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values and traditions shared by a group of people and transitted from one gereation to the next

are understood rules fro acceptance and expected behavior

refers tot he buffer zone that people like to maintain around their bodies

giving priority to personal goals over group goals and defining one;s identity in terms of personal attributes rather than groiup identification

giving priority to the goals of one;s group and defining one's idenity accordingly

physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone

• the sex chromosome found in both men and women
• females inherit an x chromosome from each parent

sex chromosome found only in men

• principle male sex hormone
• stimulates development of ecternal male sex organs

cluster of prescribed behaviors expected of those who occupy a particular social position

set of expected behaviors for males and females

one's sense of being male or female

acquisition of a traditional feminine or masculine role

people learn social behavior by observing and intimidating and by being rewarded or punished