Describe the term epigenetics. How does stress play a role in epigenetics? Why might it be helpful to know how children will be affected by trauma their parents experienced? What kinds of events going on in the world right now could be producing similar effects in future generations? Describe an event in history that could have caused stress-related changes to the next generation (some examples include the Holocaust, 9-11 terrorist attack, the Dutch famine of 1944). Include the disorders these children experienced (such as anxiety, depression, mental disorders, etc)..
- Describe the term epigenetics. How does stress play a role in epigenetics?
- Why might it be helpful to know how children will be affected by trauma their parents experienced?
- What kinds of events going on in the world right now could be producing similar effects in future generations?
- Describe an event in history that could have caused stress-related changes to the next generation (some examples include the Holocaust, 9-11 terrorist attack, the Dutch famine of 1944). Include the disorders these children experienced (such as anxiety, depression, mental disorders, etc).