PSY 3320 Albany State University Epigenetics and Child Development Essay

Epigenetics are emerging as interesting phenomenon that have changed the way we look at the development of genes. This information was discussed in your text and associated learning material. Recently epigenetics have emerged in conversations around slavery, trauma and mental illness.

Through information gained via your text, associated learning materials and independent research, define epigenetics. Then explain epigenetics as it is associated with a “hot topic” and share your feelings about that topic. Do you believe it to be true, scientific, relative? Is there further research that should be done? Support your opinions by explaining why you feel the way you do.

Though epigenetics should be clearly defined in your words, this is largely an opinion based based. The paper should be one page in legnth.

ATTACHED IS A VIDEO ON EPIGENTICS AND A PDF FILE ON EPIGENETICS