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What is Nature?
Our genetic makeup; the traits passed down from our parents
What is Nurture?
Everything from our family & friends to our environment & experiences
What is the Evolutionary Perspective?
The idea that behaviors have evolved over time because they helped our ancestors survive & reproduce
What is Natural Selection?
Traits that enhance survival get passed on
What are Mutations?
Random changes in DNA that can lead to new traits
What are Twin Studies?
Comparing identical twins with fraternal twins to see how much behavior is genetic vs environment
What are Adoption Studies?
Examining if adopted children are more like their biological or adoptive parents
What are Family Studies?
Analyzing shared traits among relatives
What is Behavior Genetics?
The study of how much our genes and environment affect our behavior
What are Genes?
The basic units of heredity
What is a Genome?
The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism
What is Epigenetics?
How our environment can influence gene expression without changing the DNA itself
What is Eugenics?
The controversial idea of improving human populations by selective breeding and controlling reproduction
