PSY 302 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Postcentral Gyrus, Primary Motor Cortex, Auditory Cortex
30 Jan 2016
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Genome- the complete set of genes of any organism. Genotype the genetic material an individual inherits. Phenotype- the observable expression of the genotype, including both body characteristics and behaviour. Environment- every aspect of the individual and his or her surroundings other than the genes themselves. These three elements are involved in four relations that are fundamental in the development of every child: Parents" genetic contribution to the child"s genotype. The contribution of the child"s genotype to his or her own phenotype. The contribution of the child"s environment to his or her phenotype. The influence of the child"s phenotype on his or her environment. Chromosomes- molecules of dna that transmit genetic information; chromosomes are made up of dna. Dna(deoxyribonucleic acid)- molecules that carry all of the biochemical instructions involved in the formation and functioning of an organism. Genes- sections of chromosomes that are the basic unit of heredity in all living things.
