Describe the Major Findings of Social Neuroscience About Regions of the Brain

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Essay

Describe the major findings of social neuroscience about regions of the brain particularly important to our social functioning.

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or trait based on a person's genetic makeup.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Epigenetics

The study of how external factors can affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

Epigenetics

The examination of variations in living entities resulting from changes in how genes are expressed, without any modifications to the DNA sequence.