PSB-2000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Phenylalanine Hydroxylase, Ontogeny, Twin
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Lo 2. 1: thinking about the biology of behavior: from dichotomies to. Rene descartes came up with the idea of cartesian dualism which is the idea that the human mind and brain are separated. North america focused on experimental psychology, while europe focused on ethology which is the study of animal behavior in the wild. Focused on instinctive behaviors: behaviors that is not always learned, but members of the species have had since birth. Emphasized role of inherited factors (nature) in behavioral development. Example of evidence 1- sack"s study of asomatognosia (deficiency of awareness of parts of one"s body) proves complex changes in self-awareness was result of brain damage. Problems with nature v. s. nurture is that other factors influence behavioral development. Also argued that development happens under nature and nurture. Behavior is generated and affected by: genetics, experiences, perception of the current situation.
