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Abstract: . . . XY=male The Individual: Chromosomes, Genes, and Inherited DNA Relationship between genotype and characteristics and behaviors is complex; Inheriting a genotype linked to some psychopathology does not mean individuals will experience that pathology (e.g. schizophrenia). Impact of the pathology is frequently minimized by alterations in the environment . . . . . . biopsychology 1581 PSY 2012 General Psychology Chapter 2: Biopsychology Samuel R. Mathews, Ph.D. Associate Professor The Department of Psychology The University of West Florida Biological Psychology: . . . . . . biopsychology 1581 PSY 2012 General Psychology Chapter 2: Biopsychology Samuel R. Mathews, Ph.D. Associate Professor The Department of Psychology The University of West Florida Biological Psychology: Core . . . . . . individual level, Genetic Codes play a role in the unique individual characteristics Genotype —unique genetic code inherited by the individual from biological parents Biological Psychology: Core Concepts Phenotype —expression of the genotype in physical and psychological characteristics Impacted by biological and environmental forces Biological forces . . . . . . biopsychology 1581 PSY 2012 General Psychology Chapter 2: Biopsychology Samuel R. Mathews, Ph.D. Associate Professor The Department of Psychology The University of West Florida Biological Psychology: Core Concepts At the species . . . --1737,5,174,1683,8686
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