Other human phenotypes

7 important questions on Other human phenotypes

How is alcoholism represented in the genes?

It is a interaction between the genes to get rid of certain products too slow or create the product too fast. Or have a slow or fast working gene that create toxins as a result from alcohol which makes you feel nauseous. It could also depend on your bitter-taste receptor.

What are the five factors which describe ones personality?

The big five:
Openness
Conscientiousness
Extroversion
Neuroticism
Agreeableness
Heritability of 30-45%

What is one of the most common psychiatric disorders?

Major depression, with heritability estimates of 35-40%
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What is the broad distribution in which genetic risk factors predispose?

Internalizing disorders- depressen/anxiety
Externalizing disorders- acting out/substance abuse

What is the sex modified genetic effect?

The impact of genetic factors on behavior may not be the same in the two sexes.

What is gene-environment interaction?

The way genes can moderate sensitivity of individuals to the effects of environmental adversity

What is gene-environment correlation?

Genes can also influence an individual's selection of low- or high risk environments

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