Biological Disorder – Molecular Genetics – Psychology
The key terms in this Psychology course include Biological disorder, Molecular genetics, Abnormal psychology, Prevalence, Behavioral genetics.
Molecular genetics
The study of which genes are associated with which personality traits.
Abnormal psychology
The application of psychological science to understanding and treating mental disorders.
Prevalence
The frequency of occurrence of a given condition in a population at a given time.
Neo-Freudian theories
Theories based on Freudian principles that emphasize the role of the unconscious and early experience in shaping personality but place less evidence on sexuality as the primary motivating force in personality and are more optimistic concerning the prospects for personality growth and change in personality in adults.
Collective unconscious
According to Carl Jung, a collection of shared ancestral memories
Humanistic psychology
An approach to psychology that embraces the notions of self-esteem, self-actualization, and free will.
The set of beliefs about who we are.
Self-actualization
The motivation to develop our innate potential to the fullest possible extent.
Unconditional positive regard
Behaviors including being genuine, open to experience, transparent, able to listen to others, and self-disclosing and empathic.
The basic biological unit that transmits characteristics from one generation to the next.
Instinct
A complex inborn pattern of behaviors that help ensure survival and reproduction
Behavioral genetics
A variety of research techniques that scientists use to learn about the genetic and environmental influences on human behavior by comparing the traits of biologically and nonbiologically related family members.
Family study
A behavioral genetics study that starts with one person who has a trait of interest and examines the individual’s family tree to determine the extent to which other family members also have the trait.
Twin study
A behavioral genetics study in which the data from many pairs of twins are collected and the rates of similarity for identical and fraternal pairs are compared.
Adoption study
A behavioral genetics study that compares biologically related people, including twins, who have been reared either separately or apart.
Molecular genetics
The study of which genes are associated with which personality traits.
Abnormal psychology
The application of psychological science to understanding and treating mental disorders.
Prevalence
The frequency of occurrence of a given condition in a population at a given time.