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Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Is Neuroscience emphasize ‘Nature’ or ‘Nurture?’

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Nature

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What is behavioral neuroscience?

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Studies the effects of neural biology and its functions on behavior.

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What is behavioral genetics?

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Studies the effects of our genetic inheritance on behavior.

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What is evolutionary psychology?

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Examines how past evolutionary factors influence behavior.

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What is molecular genetics?

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Seeks to identify specific genes that are associated with behavior.

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What is the Predisposition Hypothesis?

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Points to how our genetic inheritance (nature) may influence us to behave a particular way, especially in response to environmental stimuli (nurture.)

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What is a common triggering agent to onset a behavioral disorder?

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Psychosocial triggers or environmental triggers.

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How many neurons are in the human body?

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About 1 trillion.

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How many neurons can one neuron connect to?

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About 10,000

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