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Behavioral genetics: a primer

By John C , Knopik , Valerie S;Plomin , Robert;Neiderhiser , Jenae M;DeFries

Book information

Publisher
Worth Publishers
ISBN
9781464176050, 9781319174927, 2452472492, 1464176051, 1319174922, 9781319364212, 1319364217
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13403370 bytes)
Edition
7
Pages
550\524
Time added
2020-11-29 04:20:20
Psychology;Science;Biology;Genetics;Evolution;Nonf

Description

With its clear and concise presentation,Behavioral Genetics, 7th edition introduces students to the field’s underlying principles, defining experiments, ongoing controversies, and most recent discoveries. The text provides students with an understanding of heredity, it’s DNA basis, the methods used to discover genetic influence on behavior and identify specific genes. It then examines what is known about genetic influence on cognitive ability, psychopathology, substance abuse, personality, health psychology, and aging. Finally it looks ate the future of the field of Behavioral Genetics and area where some of the most exciting development in the Behavioral sciences are being made.

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