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Chapter 6: Genetics and Personality

The Human Genome Controversy about Genes and Personality

Goals of Behavioral Genetics

What Is Heritability?

  • Misconceptions about Heritability
  • Nature-Nurture Debate Clarified

    • Behavioral Genetic Methods

  • Selective Breeding—Studies of Humans’ Best Friend
  • Family Studies
  • Twin Studies
  • Adoption Studies

    • Major Findings from Behavioral Genetic Research

  • Personality Traits
  • Attitudes and Preferences
  • Drinking and Smoking

    • Shared versus Nonshared Environmental Influences: A Riddle

    Genes and the Environment

  • Genotype-Environment Interaction
  • Genotype-Environment Correlation

    • Molecular Genetics

    Behavioral Genetics, Science, Politics, and Values

    SUMMARY AND EVALUATION






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