Behavioral Genetics

Kirjan Behavioral Genetics (2016) on kirjoittanut Valerie S. Knopik. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Worth Publishers. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 550 sivua ja se on sidottu.

Authored by leading experts in the field, the new 7th edition of this classic text provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to behavioural genetics available today. Behavioural Genetics, 7th edition introduces students to the field’s underlying principles, defining experiments, on-going 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 behaviour 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 to the future of the field, where some of the most exciting developments in behavioural sciences are being made.