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Genetics and General Intelligence

Frank M. Spinath, Marion Spengler

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Abstract A question that directs many research fields within psychology concerns the origins of observed differences among individuals. Behavioral genetics targets this research question. Quantitative behavioral genetics and molecular genetics are the two methodological approaches within behavioral genetics.

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Abstract A question that directs many research fields within psychology concerns the origins of observed differences among individuals. Behavioral genetics targets this research question. Quantitative behavioral genetics and molecular genetics are the two methodological approaches within behavioral genetics.

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Abstract A question that directs many research fields within psychology concerns the origins of observed differences among individuals. Behavioral genetics targets this research question. Quantitative behavioral genetics and molecular genetics are the two methodological approaches within behavioral genetics.

Key concepts: Behavioural genetics, Statistical genetics, Quantitative genetics, Molecular genetics, Population genetics, Medical genetics, Psychiatric genetics, Behavioural sciences

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