Master of Puppets | Dr. Robert Plomin
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Genetic Influence on Behavior: Insights from Adoption and Twin Studies
The chapter explores the impact of genetics on behavior using twin and adoption studies. It unravels the significant genetic influence on traits like body weight through adoption studies and highlights the high heritability estimate for characteristics such as body mass index from twin studies. The discussion extends to the implications of heritability in psychological traits, emphasizing the importance of understanding genetic influences correctly.
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