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What are the three sections of Freud's personality theory?
Id
,
ego
, and
superego
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How does early upbringing influence Freud's theory?
It affects the strength of
ego
and
superego
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Why does Freud believe women have a weaker superego than men?
Because they never overcome
penis envy
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How do the three sections of Freud's personality influence individual differences?
They influence personality, relationships, and
mental health
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What is the warrior gene associated with?
Cultural differences in
aggression
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What percentage of Maori men have the warrior gene?
Over
56%
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Why can the warrior gene explain sex differences in aggression?
It is found on the
X chromosome
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How do genes predispose individuals to aggression?
They require
environmental
triggers to activate
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What does the term "epigenetic factor" refer to?
Environmental triggers that affect
gene expression
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How does evolution explain individual differences in aggression?
Through
resource provision
and
mate competition
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What is the link between intelligence and environmental conditions?
Intelligence helps
adapt
to
environmental conditions
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What hormone is linked to higher levels of aggression?
Testosterone
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What correlation has been found in female prisoners?
Between violence used and
testosterone
levels
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Which hormones can account for individual differences?
Oxytocin
,
serotonin
, and estrogen
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How can brain structure abnormalities affect behavior?
They can lead to changes in
behavior
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Why do no two brains produce identical effects from damage?
Because individual brains differ in
structure
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