biological approach Flashcards
1
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what’s genotype
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genetic makeup of individual eg, gene for having brown hair
2
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what’s phenotype
A
product of how the genotype interacts with the environment
eg, brown hair in the sun goes blonde
eg, if you have diabetes, have a better diet
3
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gene
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chromosome of organism that carries info to dna
4
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neurotransmitters
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the body’s chemical messengers.
5
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hormones
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chemicals produced by endocrine glands eg, pituitary gland
6
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evolution
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change over generation of genetic makeup of population
7
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strength
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has applications - has clear predictions
8
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weakness
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is reductionist - can be broken down into action of genes, neurochemical are believed to be main cause of the disorders
9
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natural selection
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inherited characteristics that enhance on reproductive success
