Environment and Biology

Every human trait is influenced by genes. Epigenetics refers to the series of complex exchanges between heredity and the environment. Researchers have discovered that human characteristics are epigenetic, meaning certain environmental influences can impact the way genes are expressed.

Tasks:

Create a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document responding to the following:

Compare and contrast the role of environment and biology regarding individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) and Down syndrome.
Include a discussion on learning and personality development and cite evidence to support your analysis regarding these individuals.
Your document should be written in APA format. Your document should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Portfolio Requirement

As a student in the clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) program, you are required to create a portfolio documenting both your academic work and professional activities completed during the program. The environment and biology document is an appropriate piece of evidence to add to your portfolio.

Assignment Components

Proficient

Max Points

Compare and contrast the role of environment and biology regarding individuals with PKU and Down syndrome.

The comparison accurately reflected the role environment and biology play in individuals with PKU and Down syndrome. Changes to environment or biology that affect individuals with PKU and Down syndrome are identified.

/28 pts.

Include a discussion on learning and personality development and cite evidence to support your analysis regarding these individuals.

The discussion identified specific challenges in learning or personality development associated with individuals with PKU and Down syndrome. Specific cases/examples are cited.

/20 pts.

Academic Writing

Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e. APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements.

/12 pts.

Total

/60pts