Heredity in AP Psychology

Definition

Heredity refers to the genetic factors that are passed down from biological parents to their offspring. These genetic factors can influence an individual's physical characteristics, traits, and predispositions.

Related terms

Genotype:

The specific genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of all the genes they have inherited.

Inheritance: The process by which traits or characteristics are transmitted from one generation to the next through genetic material.

Nature vs. Nurture: The ongoing debate about whether genetics (nature) or environmental factors (nurture) have a greater influence on human behavior and development.