PSYA02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Methylphenidate, Nootropic, Genetically Modified Organism
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9. 3 biological, environmental, and behavioural influences on intelligence. Gene knockout (ko) studies: involve removing a specific gene and comparing the characteristics of animals without that gene. When a scientist inserts genetic material into an animal"s genome the result is called a. Genes are an important source of individual variations in intelligence test scores. The flynn effect - refers to the steady population levels increases in intelligence test scores over time. Nootropic substances - are substances that are believed to beneficially affect intelligence.
