ABSC 160: Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct!

Qualitative changes - ANSWER-changes in the overall nature of what you are examining, difference in overall description of subject being measured Quantitative changes - ANSWER-difference in amount of what is being measured Tenets of developmental theory - ANSWER-1. development is continuous 2. development is not a constant, even process 3. development is non-linear 4. description is not enough, need an explanation 5. nature and nurture play a role Theory - ANSWER-describes factors responsible for scientific observations Steps: 1. experiment 2. functional (casual) relation 3. discover a scientific fact 4. discover many facts over time, researchers and experiments 5. THEORY Scientific Method - ANSWER-Make an observation Formulate hypothesis Operationalize your concept Choose a research method Select a representative sample Conduct your test Interpret the results Disseminate information Refine your theory Evidence for a biological basis of behavior - ANSWER--species specific behaviors -evidence from breeding -behavior change after biological alteration -familial aggregation of illness/ disorders Sources of Influence on Development - ANSWER-1) Genetic-constitutional makeup (determines physical characteristics) 2) Previous Interactional History (learning from experiences) 3) Current Physiological Conditions (if someone is sick) 4) Current Environmental Conditions 5) Behavior Dynamics Epigenetics - ANSWER-The study of changes in gene activity that do NOT involve alterations to the genetic code but still gets passed down to at least one successive generation Describe the results of epigenetic research (Dutch and Swedish studies) - ANSWER-Children conceived/ born outing famines had altered genetic structure. They were more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance, higher cholesterol, raised blood pressure, higher rates of obesity in adulthood Genotype - ANSWER-The genes that are present at a particular location on a chromosome Phenotype - ANSWER-The genetically-based characteristics that are actually shown in