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What does heredity primarily encompass in the context of growth?
What does heredity primarily encompass in the context of growth?
- Cultural practices and norms
- Nutrition and dietary habits
- Environmental influences from childhood
- Transmission of traits from ancestors (correct)
Which of the following best describes one of the roles of heredity in growth?
Which of the following best describes one of the roles of heredity in growth?
- It determines all life experiences
- It entirely shapes personality and behavior
- It predicts physical characteristics based on parents (correct)
- It eliminates external environmental factors
Which of the following statements about heredity is true?
Which of the following statements about heredity is true?
- Heredity affects growth without any external influences
- Heredity only involves physical traits
- All inherited traits can be accurately predicted
- Interactions with the environment can affect inherited traits (correct)
What is a significant outcome of understanding heredity in human development?
What is a significant outcome of understanding heredity in human development?
What does heredity indicate about children's characteristics?
What does heredity indicate about children's characteristics?
Flashcards
Heredity definition
Heredity definition
Traits passed from parents/grandparents to offspring.
Heredity's role in growth
Heredity's role in growth
Heredity influences physical characteristics, rate of growth, maturity, etc.
Heredity and Genes
Heredity and Genes
Inherited traits are carried through genes on chromosomes.
Heredity's limitations
Heredity's limitations
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Hereditary factors interaction
Hereditary factors interaction
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Study Notes
Chapter 3: Factors Influencing Growth
- Key factors impact developmental changes
- Understanding these factors is crucial for developmental psychology
- These factors help shape personality, behavior & environment
- Avoiding negative factors & mitigating their impact is important
- Promoting healthy growth & preventing developmental delays is beneficial
Heredity
- Transmission of traits from parents & ancestors
- Inherited traits from conception
- Major influencing factor on growth characteristics (positive or negative)
- Maturity or deficiencies
- Characteristics passed through genes (located in chromosomes of fertilized egg)
- Gene interactions & external environment affect growth
- Physical traits of children can be predicted based on parental traits
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Description
Explore the key factors that impact developmental growth in psychology. This chapter delves into heredity, the transmission of traits, and how these elements shape personality and behavior. Understanding both positive and negative influences is vital for promoting healthy development and mitigating delays.
