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Behavioral Genetics
7th ed
Macmillan Learning
ISBN 978-1-4641-7605-0
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Buch. Hardcover
7th ed. 2016
Bibliographien.
In englischer Sprache
Umfang: 508 S.
Format (B x L): 15.9 x 23.8 cm
Gewicht: 868
Verlag: Macmillan Learning
ISBN: 978-1-4641-7605-0
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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.
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.
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Short concise chapters allow for ease of retention and review, with key concepts highlighted and explained in every chapter Boxes focusing on Historical Figures and Key Historical Studies in Behavioral Genetics Boxes focusing on Key Methodology in Behavioral Genetics new_to_this_edition Over 600 new citations, with updated coverage of epigenetics and genome-wide sequencing, and molecular genetics New coverage of obesity and the microbiome (Chapter 18), the psychology of aging (Chapter 19), cognitive disability (Chapter 12), animal models and discussion of gene editing (Chapter 5), psychopathology including schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Chapter 13 and 14), ADHD (Chapter 15), well-being, self esteem and grit (Chapter 16) and alcohol dependence (Chapter 17) New streamlined organization with an historical perspective presented from Chapter 2
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