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NATURE VS. NURTURE (2)
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
04/25/2011

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Nature IS
Definition
1 - Stable biological predisposition
2 - Stable genetic differences
3 - Biology-based limits
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Nature IS NOT
Definition
1 - Prenatal differences
2 - Unstable biology (genetic expression)
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Gene
Definition
A unit of DNA - blueprints on "How to build a human."
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Heritability (definition)
Definition
Concerns individual differences - explains extent to which these differences are "genetic" - dependent on variability of environment - more variable environ. = lower hertiability.
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Heritability (estimates)
Definition
Identical Twins: 100%
Fraternal Twins: 50%
IQ: 40% - 80%
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Nurture
Definition
1 - Environment
2 - Culture
3 - Unstable biological traits.
4 - Prenatal influence.
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Reciprocal Influences
Definition
Changes in genetic expression - ex: sprinters or "Popeye" (worked out one arm, worlds best arm wrestler).
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Twin Study
Definition
Assists in evaluating the roles of genes and hertiability - independent/dependent variables.
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Basic Abilities
Definition
Coordination, strength, height, weight.
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Fast/Slow Twitch Fibers (reciprocal influences)
Definition
Fast: feasible & move quickly.
Slow: strong & move slower.
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"Talent" Perspective
Definition
1 - "talent" does not give fast track to success.
2 - 10 Year Rule (10,000 Hour Rule): time put into becoming world class status due to the increase of a more competitive world.
3 - Fundamental limits.
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Darwin's Theory
Definition
Evolution by Natural Selection - "competitive world"
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Artificial Selection
Definition
Selecting, creating, or changing the biology or behavior of virtually anything.
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