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Genetics and behaviour
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  • Concerns about behavioural genetics
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Chapter downloads

You can download the individual chapters of this report using the links below. (All files are PDFs and less than 1.6MB).

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Historical context

Chapter 3 - Research in behavioural genetics

Chapter 4 - Quantitative genetics: measuring heritability

Chapter 5 - Identifying genetic factors contributing to individual differences in behaviour

Chapter 6 - Research in behavioural genetics involving animals

Chapter 7 - Review of the evidence: intelligence

Chapter 8 - Review of the evidence: personality

Chapter 9 - Review of the evidence: antisocial behaviour

Chapter 10 - Review of the evidence: sexual orientation

Chapter 11 - Central themes from reviews of the evidence

Chapter 12 - Genetics, freedom and human dignity

Chapter 13 - Selecting and changing behavioural traits

Chapter 14 - Legal responsibility

Chapter 15 - Testing and selection in employment, education and insurance

 

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See also

  • Mental disorders
  • Genetics and behaviour - Selecting traits
  • Genetics and behaviour - Key findings
  • Genetics and behaviour - Practical applications
  • Genetics and behaviour - Changing traits
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