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Best books to learn Behavioral genetics, in order
Behavioral genetics is the empirical study of how much of the variation in psychological traits within a population tracks genetic variation, and it has produced three findings that replicate almost everywhere: nearly everything is somewhat heritable, no single gene does much, and the environmental effects that matter are mostly not the ones families share.
Reading paths for behavioral genetics
Best Books on Behavioral Genetics and the Nature-Nurture Debate
Intermediate13books110 hrs5 stages
Behavioral Genetics: The Best Books on Nature, Nurture and Heritability, in Order
Intermediate13books123 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning behavioral genetics?
- Behavioral genetics is the empirical study of how much of the variation in psychological traits within a population tracks genetic variation, and it has produced three findings that replicate almost everywhere: nearly everything is somewhat heritable, no single gene does much, and the environmental effects that matter are mostly not the ones families share.
- What's a good book to start behavioral genetics with?
- A strong starting point is The nurture assumption by Judith Rich Harris. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after behavioral genetics?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Behavioral genetics and the nature-nurture debate.