| Assignment Number 6 Discussion/Writing Assignment Chapter 3. Evolution, genes, and behavior (68-82) |
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Name _____________________ Date due: 9-20-04 Introduction to Psychology 101-03 Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D. |
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| Spacing. Papers must be typed, double spaced. |
| 8-1/2 X 11 paper. In order to make handling papers easy and to ensure that none are misplaced, all papers are expected to be 8-1/2 X 11 inches, stapled, and with no torn, spiral notebook edges. |
| Please staple the questions to your answers or write out the questions as well as the answers. Having the questions available in the small group will facilitate discussion. |
| WHAT RUNS IN THE FAMILY? | |
| Pick a personality characteristic, talent, or skill (artistic ability, humor, extraversion, etc.) that you believe "runs in your family." | |
| 1. | Describe the relatives (living and/or dead) who possess this characteristic. |
| 2. | How many relatives posses this trait? How many relatives do not possess this trait? |
| 3. | What is the likelihood that the trait is genetically influenced? |
| 4. | What might be the relative contributions of genetics vs. environment? |
| 5. | How might genetics and environment interact to produce this trait? |