SS10.S.5

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

SS10.S.5
Describe how environment and genetics affect personality, including self-concept and temperament.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Basic principles and concepts of genetic inheritance.

Skills

Students are able to:

Describe interaction effects of genetics and environment on behavior.
Explain the processes of genetic inheritance.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Genetics and environment interact to influence behavior.
There are basic principles of genetic inheritance.
There are research methods that explore variables of the relative influence of genetics and inheritance.

Vocabulary

gene
chromosome
DNA
heritability
environment
twin studies
adoption studies
temperament
self-concept
evolution

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