Heredity&Environment
Research Methods
The Nervous System
Neuron
All About Sullenger
100

What is the term for the transmission of genetic information from biological parents to offspring?

Heredity

100

What is a detailed study of a particular group, event, or phenomenon?

Case Study

100

What is the body's communication network?

The Nervous System

100

What is the building block of the nervous system?

A neuron

100

What high school did Ms. Sullenger go to?

North County

200

What is the name for biological and genetic factors that influence an individual’s psychological development, trait, behavior, and cognitive abilities?

Nature 

200

What examines the relationship between two variables?

Correlation Study

200

What part of the nervous system controls flight or fight?

Sypathetic

200

What part of a neuron contains the nucleus?

Cell body or Soma

200

What is Ms.Sullenger's favorite color?

Green

300

What is the name for nexperiences and environmental influences shape an individual’s psychological development?

Nurture

300

What studies behavior in it's natural environment?

Naturalistic Observations

300

What part of the body controls the calming of the body?

Parasympathetic

300

What covers the axon?

Myellin Sheeth

300

What is Ms.Sullenger's favorite animal?

A Turtle

400

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

Adoption Studies

400

What analyzes results of multiple studies on a particular topic?

Meta-analysis

400

What part of the body self-regulates actions of internal organs and glands?

Autonomic

400

What part of a neuron receives information?

Dendrites

400

How many books has Ms.Sullenger read this year?

6 books

500

What is the inherited likelihood of developing specific traits or conditions due to genetic factors from biological parents?

Genetic Deposition

500

What is the term for a quantitative research method that uses independent variables & random assignments?

Experimental Method

500

What part of the body is responsible for processing information, coordinating responses, and regulating bodily functions?

Central Nervous System
500

What part of the neuron carries messages through the neuron?

Axon

500

Who is Ms.Sullenger's bestfriend?

Ms.Goforth

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