PSYC 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ap Psychology, Heritability, Horseradish
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The extent to which individual differences in the environment contribute to individual differences in behavior. We can"t make any conclusions because the environments are so different. Students attending japanese schools are often reported as having higher math and science scores than students attending american schools. The heritability of these math and science differences would likely be (high or low). Olivia and dantelle are identical twins that were separated at birth and raised in two different homes. Olivia grew up in georgia and dantelle was raised in new york city. They each enjoy unflavored yogurt, pickles and horseradish, and both laugh with a distinctive throaty sound. Yet, olivia is curious and inquisitive, while dentelle seems uninterested in learning new things. The heritability of their personality differences would likely be (high or low). Genes can influence traits which affect responses and environment can affect gene activity. A genetic predisposition that makes a child restless and hyperactive evokes an angry response from his.
