A random error in gene replication. And it is the source of all genetic diversity.
100
How early can a persons temperament and possible enduring personalities be hinted at?
Temperament can be identified in even babies.
100
How much does parental influence actually have to do with a childs personality?
Very little. Genetic predispositions and social influences also help to shape this.
100
In which gender is testosterone more present and important?
Male
200
What are the 4 nucleotide letters?
A,T,C,G
200
In what way are some traits capable of being "selected"?
Breeding and Reproduction
200
What kind of twins develop from a single egg?
Identical Twins
200
In KR what is an example of a meme?
KR Cares shirt, green and gold, ap shirts, etc.
200
What pairing of chromosomes do guys have?
An X and a Y chromosome.
300
What is the actual technical name for DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
300
Are men more likely to look for wealth or youthfulness in a woman?
Youthfulness
300
What is the heritibility of Eskimos with the same hair color?
0 or low. This is because although there is strong genetic control, there is no genetic variation in hair color.
300
In KR what is an example of a norm?
KR Way, Cell Phone Rule, etc.
300
Do women have 2 X chromosomes or an X and Y chromosome?
2 X chromosomes.
400
What is a genome?
The complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in its chromosomes.
400
Who is Charles Darwin?
An evolutionary psychologist that came up with the theory of natural selection.
400
Who is Bouchard and what did he study?
He was a psychologist who studied seperated twins and the effects in the present of their similarities/differences.
400
What are some cultural differences between Westerns, Africans, and Asians?
Social Harmony/Loyalty
Reliance on Parents
Accepted Manners or Behaviors
etc.
400
What are some stereotypical gender roles that can be viewed in a household (ie. mother and father roles)?
Mom cooks, cleans, stays home, takes care of kids.
Dad works, does handyman type work, does sports with kids.
500
How many chromosomes do you receive from each parent?
23 from each.
500
What trait is more likely to succeed in further generations: hair on your head or extra fingers?
Hair on head because it will lead to increased reproduction/survival.
500
What kind of heritibility do identical twins have?
0 or low. Because any variation in their behavior cannot be attributed to genetic differences.
500
What percent do genetics influence individual variations in personality traits?
40-50%
500
What is the difference between social learning theory and gender schema theory?
Social learning theory is the theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating and by being rewarded or punished.
Gender schema theory is the theory that children learn from their cultures the concept of what it means to be male and female and adjust.