Genetics - ANSWERS-This is the science of heredity. Understanding
how genes transmit human characteristics and traits.
How many chromosomes do normal humans have? - ANSWERS-46;
23 from mom and 23 from dad.
Dominant Genes - ANSWERS-These genes are highly active and
influencing genes. This type of gene will always be expressed.
Recessive Genes - ANSWERS-These genes are less active and
influencing. They can only be expressed if matched with another less
active gene.
Epigenetics - ANSWERS-This is changing the widely accepted linear
conception of genome function by explaining how environmental and
psychological factors regulate the activity of our genome without
involving changes in the DNA sequence.
Who is Erikson? - ANSWERS-He was the man who created the 8
major "crises" theory.
Stage 1 (Babies) - ANSWERS-Trust v Mistrust. Do we get the proper
care from those we trust or do we not get cared for and mistrust those
who are suppose to care for us?
, Stage 2 (Few months old) - ANSWERS-Autonomy v Shame and
Doubt. Do we gain independence through control of our own actions
or do we get blocked and develop a sense of shame for failing?
Stage 3 (age 3-6) - ANSWERS-Initiative v Guilt. Do we learn how to
control or actions and behaviors or do we fail and develop a sense of
guilt and anxiousness?
Stage 4 (age 6-12) - ANSWERS-Industry v Inferiority. Do we succeed
in learning and develop a sense of industry or do we fail to learn and
feel incompetent.
Stage 5 (age 12-19) - ANSWERS-Identity v Identity Confusion. The
main questions are "Who am I? Where am I going? Do I have a
unified sense of self?" You make decision about occupation, beliefs,
attitudes, and behavior.
Stage 6 (age 19-35) - ANSWERS-Intimacy v Isolation. The main
questions are "Shall I share my life with another? Can I form a
committed relationship with another?" You determine who you are
with another human being, leading to satisfying intimacy or isolation
and loneliness.
Stage 7 (age 35-60) - ANSWERS-Generativity v Stagnation. The
main questions are "Will I produce something of value? Have I
contributed?" We challenge ourselves to transmit something positive
to the next gen or we will feel stagnant.