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Nicole C. Nelson, "Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders" (U Chicago Press, 2018)

New Books in Psychology

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Navigating Complexity in Coastal Research

This chapter examines the challenges coastal researchers face in interpreting complex behaviors within their experimental practices. It highlights the emotional and intellectual struggles of graduate students dealing with 'complexity crises' and reveals the historical ties between behavior genetics and eugenics that influence current scientific narratives. Additionally, it discusses the iterative nature of knowledge production, using metaphors to illustrate the delicate balance between optimism in genetic research and the cautious approach dictated by past controversies.

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