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Summary Introduction to Pyschology - Year 1, Period 1 - English

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This pdf is a visual and concise summary of the Introduction to Psychology course at the Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam (VU) for the English psychology track. (but may also be helpful for Dutch students). Includes information from the book and the lectures. Personally I learn way better when things are visualised and in neat lists instead of learning by reading pages of text or chaotic lecture slides. If you prefer that way of learning as well, then this summary is for you! Hope it helps and good luck :)

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Psychology = the study of mental activity & behavior (mind ,
brain
,
behavior)

Critical thinking is a hallmark of a
good scientist ( openness & wariness )




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thegeneticbasis

( ell -
Chromosome

=
Carry instructions
( one of 4G )
on how to build &

nucleus
/ operate a
body




bases ( coiled strands of DNA




BA
-
double
helix




gene .
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=
meaningful sequence
of nitrogen bases provide the
-

⑧ code for a specific protein




Each cell contains the same chromosomes and information but they look different due to :



gene expression = whether a
gene is turned on or off

La controlled by the biochemical environment inside the cell which is influenced by the

biochemical environment outside the cell leg timing development
.


,
behavior)



Genotype = an organisms specific set of
genes determined at conception ,
never changes
phenotype = an organisms observable (physical ) traits & behavior
,
always changing
LB
genotype t environment




Genes come from OUR parents, each contributes one
gene of
corresponding positions which pair up .




Allele one specific variant of a
gene
=





Heterozygote = alleles on locus differ (one dominant
,
one Recessive )


Homozygote = alleles on locus correspont ( two dominant or two recessive )




A trait is determined by the environment and -07
gene pair leg .
hair color )

OR → multiple gene pairs
=
poly genetic characteristic

(e.g .

intelligence )

,Heredity =
parents pass on
genes to
offspring
Heritability = a statistical estimate of the extent to which variation in a trait within a




population can be explained by genetics →
genetic variance :
phenotype variance




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, origins of species ( 1859 ) are

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population
2) Individuals with an advantageous trait should be more likely
to survive / procreate


3) This trait should be passed on to the offspring

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genes > survival of the individual ( e.g .
broken wing bird ,
nest & predator)
The
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distribution of species around the world (e.g .
Hawaii )



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-0 evolution doesn't lead to
rigid behavioral patterns ( adaptation Alex ibility despite genes)


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Behavioral genetics = the
study of the interaction between
genes & environment

it 's
and influence On
psychological activity .




→ uses twin and adoption studies




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study of how environment affects
genetic expression (e.g living
.
under stress )

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