Glossary G

Glossary G

Genetic disorders refer to inherited disorders of Behavior that arise from faulty genetic material. Also, Genetic disorders refer to roblems caused by defects in the Genes or by inher

Genetic epistemology refers to the study of the origin of knowledge in the development of the child.

Genetic hypothesis refers to the notion that group differences in IQ are hereditary.

genetic linkage analysis refers to the study that seeks to match the inheritance pattern of a disorder to that of a genetic marker. This helps researchers establish the location of the gene responsible for the disorder.

Genetic mapping refers to the attempt by biological researchers to identify the structure of a gene and the characteristics it controls.

genetic marker refers to inherited characteristic for which the chromosomal location of the responsible gene is known.

Genetic sex refers to sex as indicated by the presence of XX (female) or XY (male) chromosomes.

Genetically predisposed refers to the potential for an individual to develop a condition or trait because of its presence in a family member