individual difference in biological

Cards (16)

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