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At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Discuss natural selection and the evolutionary perspective of human development |
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Understand the relationship between chromosomes, genes, DNA, and human reproduction cells |
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Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis |
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Discuss the goals of twin studies and adoption studies in behaviour genetics, being sure to mention the difference between the two types of twins |
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Discuss the genetic principles of dominant-recessive genes, sex-linked genes, polygenic inheritance, genotype and phenotype, reaction range, and canalization |
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Discuss the disorders associated with abnormalities in genes and chromosomes |
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Describe the method and purpose for tests such as amniocentesis, ultrasound, sonography, the chorionic villi sampling, and the maternal blood test |
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Describe the five most common techniques for helping infertile couples |
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Present the common explanations for why outcomes for adopted children may be problematic |
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Discuss the controversy surrounding research on the heritability of intelligence |
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Define and distinguish between passive, evocative, and active genotype-environment interactions |
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Explain Sandra Scarr’s views that genotypes drive experience and outline criticisms of Scarr’s views |
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Distinguish shared environmental experiences from nonshared environmental experiences |
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Present some conclusions about the research on heredity-environment interaction |