PSYB32H3 Chapter : PSYB32 Ch 2
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> the conceptual framework or approach within which the scientist works (1) biological paradigm (medical/disease model) of abnormal bhvr is a continuation of the somatogenic hypothesis; mental disorders are caused by unusual biological processes. > physical illness as the basis for deviant bhvr. 1900: gynaecological procedures used to treat insanity in bc women, hall said. Female ovum + male sperm = zygote/fertilized egg. > each cell consists of 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) Each chromosome is made up of thousands of genes, the carriers of the genetic information (dna) passed f/ parents to child. Behaviour genetics, the study of individual differences in behaviour that are attributable in part to differences in genetic makeup. > genotype, one s unobservable genetic constitution (fixed @ birth but static) > genes controlling various features of dvlpt switch off and on @ specific times to control aspects of physical env t. > phenotype, the totality of one s observable, behavioural characteristics such as level of anxiety.
