|
|
Article: Genetics and Behavior
- Article from:
- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
|
Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 Gale Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Genetics and Behavior
Jennifer
’
s Story
What Is Behavioral Genetics?
What Is the Nature Versus Nurture Conflict?
Why Is Behavioral Genetics So Hard to Study?
What Are Some Behavioral Disorders That Genes Influence?
What Is the Human Genome Project?
Resources
Genetics (je-NE-tiks) is the study of how traits are passed from parents to children. Behavior is a person
’
s observable activity. The study of how genetics affects behavior is called behavioral genetics
.
Keywords
for searching the Internet and other reference sources
Genetic disorder
Human genome
Jennifer
’
s Story
At 13 years old, Jennifer is fit and trim. Her mother, however, has been told ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|