WHAT IS THE GENETIC BASIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCEBehavioral Genetics In 2001, Scientists published the results of the Human Genome Project.I. Genetics Terms-study of how characteristics are passed through inheritance-Genome:-Chromosomes:-Genes:-Gene Expression:-Dominant vs. Recessive genes:-Genotype:-Phenotype:-Polygenic Effects:II. Behavioral Genetics-study of how environment and genes interact to influence psychological processes.METHODS-Family Studies:-Twin Studies:-Adoption Studies:- MZ Twins raised apart: Link To Minnesota Twin Family Study Site: www.psych.umn.edu/psylabs/mtfs/III. Social and Environmental Context Influence Genetic Expression-Gene for MAO and CSA interaction: children who are sexually abused and have geneare much more likely to be aggressive and antisocialIV. Biological Basis of Personality- Twin Studies:-Adoption Studies:-Specific Genes for Personality:gene for dopamine receptorserotonin transporter
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