The Genetics of Personality.

Holden, Constance

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ERIC Number: EJ358451

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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The Genetics of Personality.

Holden, Constance

Science, v237 n4815 p598-601 Aug 7 1987

Reports on the findings of several studies into the genetic similarities of twins. Focuses on the relationships between personality and behavioral genetics and argues that genetic similarity seems to be a better predictor than environmental factors. Discusses psychopathology, cognitive abilities, and personality. (TW)

Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Habit Formation, Heredity, Medicine, Nature Nurture Controversy, Personality, Personality Development, Personality Studies, Personality Theories, Personality Traits, Reproduction (Biology), Science and Society, Siblings, Twins

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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