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| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Cognition and Neuropsychology Peter A. Frensch, Ralf Schwarzer, 2010-06-17 Volume 1 of the Invited Lectures, which togetherpresent the main contributions from the 29th International Congress of Psychology, held in Berlin in 2008. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: International Perspectives on Psychological Science: Cognition and neuropsychology Peter A. Frensch, Ralf Schwarzer, 2010 Cognition and Neuropsychology is dedicated to summarizing and characterizing the current scientific research in three substantive content areas, (i) Perception, Attention, and Action, (ii) Social Cognition, and (iii) Learning, Memory, and Development. While some of the contributions focus on relatively narrow areas of research, others adopt a much broader stance, trying to understand and explain many different facets of behaviour across widely differing situations. Some contributions even try to bridge the fundamental gap between behaviour and genetics. The final part contains two chapters that discuss fundamental general issues in psychology, such as the fate of mentalism and the significance of phenomenal analyses. All chapters offer fascinating insights into current theorizing on the mind, and are written by some of the best-known scholars of our time. -- |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Genetics of Alcoholism Henri Begleiter, Benjamin Kissin, 1995 This volume provides an in-depth look at the genetic influences that contribute to the development of alcoholism. Part I: Epidemiologic Studies contains five chapters that examine the various approaches employed in the study of the genetics of alcoholism. It provides a historical perspective and details all the essentials of this subject. Part II: Selective Breeding Studies highlights the results of research involving the selective breeding of rodents. This type of research has produced homogenous strains exhibiting specific behavioral responses considered significant in the development and maintenance of alcohol dependence. The studies presented in Part III: Phenotypic Studies investigate and analyze phenotypic markers that serve as correlates to the genotypic determinants of alcoholism. Through its broad scope, this volume provides for the first time a panoramic view of the knowledge available on the hereditary influences of alcoholism. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Blueprint, with a new afterword Robert Plomin, 2019-07-02 A top behavioral geneticist makes the case that DNA inherited from our parents at the moment of conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses. In Blueprint, behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the DNA revolution has made DNA personal by giving us the power to predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses from birth. A century of genetic research shows that DNA differences inherited from our parents are the consistent lifelong sources of our psychological individuality—the blueprint that makes us who we are. Plomin reports that genetics explains more about the psychological differences among people than all other factors combined. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. Plomin explores the implications of these findings, drawing some provocative conclusions—among them that parenting styles don't really affect children's outcomes once genetics is taken into effect. This book offers readers a unique insider's view of the exciting synergies that came from combining genetics and psychology. The paperback edition has a new afterword by the author. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Substance Abuse Joyce H. Lowinson, 2005 The premier text on substance abuse and addictive behaviors is now in its updated and expanded Fourth Edition, with up-to-the-minute insights from more than 150 experts at the front lines of patient management and research. This edition features expanded coverage of the neurobiology of abused substances, new pharmacologic therapies for addictions, and complete information on “club drugs” such as Ecstasy. New sections focus on addiction in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly and women’s health issues, including pregnancy. The expanded behavioral addictions section now includes hoarding, shopping, and computer/Internet abuse. Includes access to a Companion wesbite that has fully searchable text. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Oxford Handbook of Economics and Human Biology John Komlos, Inas Rashad Kelly, 2016 The Oxford Handbook of Economics and Human Biology provides an extensive and insightful overview of how economic conditions affect human well-being and how human health influences economic outcomes. The book addresses both macro and micro factors, as well as their interaction, providing new understanding of complex relationships and developments in economic history and economic dynamics. Among the topics explored is how variation in height, whether over time, among different socioeconomic groups, or in different locations, is an important indicator of changes in economic growth and economic development, levels of economic inequality, and economic opportunities for individuals. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention David Schottenfeld, Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr., 2006-08-24 This much anticipated Third Edition provides a comprehensive presentation of the global burden and patterns of cancer occurrence, along with new developments in our understanding of cancer causation and prevention. Special attention is given to epidemiologic approaches that incorporate molecular biomarkers based on genomic and other emerging technologies, providing new insights into the role of genetic predisposition and gene-environment interactions in cancer induction. In addition, new chapters are included on social class disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, the role of obesity and physical inactivity in cancer etiology, the potential effects of electromagnetic fields and rediofrequency radiation, and the principles of cancer chemoprevention. The textbook is organized into five sections: Basic Concepts; The Magnitude of Cancer; The Causes of Cancer; Cancer by Tissue of Origin; Cancer Prevention and Control. In this new edition, Drs. David Schottenfeld and Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr. have enlisted three distinguished Associate Editors: Drs. Jonathan Samet of Johns Hopkins University, Graham Colditz of Harvard University and Alice Whittemore of Stanford University. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Secondary Data Analysis Kali H. Trzesniewski, M. Brent Donnellan, Richard Eric Lucas, 2011 This wide-ranging yet practical book shows how the analysis of secondary data can provide unique opportunities for advancing psychological science. --Book Jacket. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development: R-Z; Index Janette B. Benson, 2008 This reference work provides a comprehensive entry point to the existing literature on child development from the fields of psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and sociology. Although some medical information is included, the emphasis is on normal growth and is primarily from a psychological perspective. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 National Research Council, Institute of Medicine, Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success, 2015-07-23 Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Digital Twins for Smart Cities and Villages Sailesh Iyer, Anand Nayyar, Anand Paul, Mohd Naved, 2024-11-01 Digital Twins for Smart Cities and Villages provides a holistic view of digital twin technology and how it can be deployed to develop smart cities and smart villages. Smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, smart education, smart agriculture, smart rural solutions, and related methodologies using digital twins are discussed, including challenges in deployment, their solutions and future roadmaps. This knowledge, enriched by a variety of case studies presented in the book, may empower readers with new capabilities for new research as well as new tasks and strategies for practical implementation and real-world problem solving.The book is thoughtfully structured, starting from the background of digital twin concepts and basic know-how to serve the needs of those new to the subject. It continues with implementation to facilitate and improve management in several urban contexts, infrastructures, and more. Global case study assessments further provide a deep characterization of the state-of-the-art in digital twin in urban and rural contexts. - Uniquely focuses on applications for smart cities and villages, including smart services for health, education, mobility, and agriculture - Provides use cases and practical deployment of research involved in the emerging uses of digital twins - Discusses all pertinent issues, challenges, and possible solutions instrumental in implementing digital twins smart solutions in this context - Edited and authored by a global team of experts in their given fields |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Early Influences Shaping The Individual Spyros Doxiadis, 2013-03-09 |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Genetic Lottery Kathryn Paige Harden, 2021-09-21 A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society In recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health—and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society. In The Genetic Lottery, Harden introduces readers to the latest genetic science, dismantling dangerous ideas about racial superiority and challenging us to grapple with what equality really means in a world where people are born different. Weaving together personal stories with scientific evidence, Harden shows why our refusal to recognize the power of DNA perpetuates the myth of meritocracy, and argues that we must acknowledge the role of genetic luck if we are ever to create a fair society. Reclaiming genetic science from the legacy of eugenics, this groundbreaking book offers a bold new vision of society where everyone thrives, regardless of how one fares in the genetic lottery. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Genomics, Circuits, and Pathways in Clinical Neuropsychiatry Thomas Lehner, Bruce L. Miller, Matthew W. State, 2016-06-07 This foundational work comprehensively examines the current state of the genetics, genomics and brain circuitry of psychiatric and neurological disorders. It consolidates discoveries of specific genes and genomic regions associated with these conditions, the genetic and anatomic architecture of these syndromes, and addresses how recent advances in genomics are leading to a reappraisal of the biology underlying clinical neuroscience. In doing so, it critically examines the promise and limitations of these discoveries toward treatment, and to the interdisciplinary nature of understanding brain and behavior. Coverage includes new discoveries regarding autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability, dementias, movement disorders, language impairment, disorders of attention, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Genomics, Circuits, and Pathways in Clinical Neuropsychiatry focuses on key concepts, challenges, findings, and methods in genetics, genomics, molecular pathways, brain circuitry, and related neurobiology of neurologic and psychiatric disorders. - Provides interdisciplinary appeal in psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience, and genetics - Identifies key concepts, methods, and findings - Includes coverage of multiple disorders from autism to schizophrenia - Reviews specific genes associated with disorders - Discusses the genetic architecture of these syndromes - Explains how recent findings are influencing the understanding of biology - Clarifies the promise of these findings for future treatment |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Personalized Psychiatry Bernhard Baune, 2019-10-16 Personalized Psychiatry presents the first book to explore this novel field of biological psychiatry that covers both basic science research and its translational applications. The book conceptualizes personalized psychiatry and provides state-of-the-art knowledge on biological and neuroscience methodologies, all while integrating clinical phenomenology relevant to personalized psychiatry and discussing important principles and potential models. It is essential reading for advanced students and neuroscience and psychiatry researchers who are investigating the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. - Combines neurobiology with basic science methodologies in genomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics - Demonstrates how the statistical modeling of interacting biological and clinical information could transform the future of psychiatry - Addresses fundamental questions and requirements for personalized psychiatry from a basic research and translational perspective |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Research Methods Companion for A Level and AS Psychology Cara Flanagan, 2015-08-20 This practical, activity-based textbook from well-known psychology author Cara Flanagan covers everything you need to know for the research methods part of your A Level psychology course.The skills, knowledge and understanding needed to get to grips with this challenging part of the course are delived in an appealing magazine-style layout. Appropriate for all AS and A Level Psychology specifications (AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel), this book is perfect for learning about research methods either as a stand-alone or integrated part of the course. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Inquiries Into Human Faculty and Its Development Francis Galton, 2020-07-28 Reproduction of the original: Inquiries Into Human Faculty and Its Development by Francis Galton |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Good Research Guide Martyn Denscombe, 2003 The Good Research Guidehas been a bestselling introduction to the basics of social research since it was first published in 1998. This new second edition of the book offers the same clear guidance on how to conduct successful small-scale research projects and adds even more value by including new sections on internet research, phenomenology, grounded theory and image-based methods. The book provides: a clear summary of the relevant strategies, methods and approaches to data analysis a jargon-free coverage of the key issues an attractive layout and user-friendly presentation checklists to guide good practice. Practical and comprehensive,The Good Research Guideis an invaluable tool for students of education, health studies, business studies and other social sciences, who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: EBOOK: A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Anne Rogers, David Pilgrim, 2014-05-16 How do we understand mental health problems in their social context? A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental health and illness. The book considers contemporary and historical aspects of sociology, social psychiatry, policy and therapeutic law to help students develop an in-depth and critical approach to this complex subject.New developments for the fifth edition include: Brand new chapter on prisons, criminal justice and mental health Expanded coverage of stigma, class and social networks Updated material on the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the Deprivation of Liberty A classic in its field, this well established textbook offers a rich and well-crafted overview of mental health and illness unrivalled by competitors and is essential reading for students and professionals studying a range of medical sociology and health-related courses. It is also highly suitable for trainee mental health workers in the fields of social work, nursing, clinical psychology and psychiatry. Rogers and Pilgrim go from strength to strength! This fifth edition of their classic text is not only a sociology but also a psychology, a philosophy, a history and a polity. It combines rigorous scholarship with radical argument to produce incisive perspectives on the major contemporary questions concerning mental health and illness. The authors admirably balance judicious presentation of the range of available understandings with clear articulation of their own positions on key issues. This book is essential reading for everyone involved in mental health work. Christopher Dowrick, Professor of Primary Medical Care, University of Liverpool, UK Pilgrim and Rogers have for the last twenty years given us the key text in the sociology of mental health and illness. Each edition has captured the multi-layered and ever changing landscape of theory and practice around psychiatry and mental health, providing an essential tool for teachers and researchers, and much loved by students for the dexterity in combining scope and accessibility. This latest volume, with its focus on community mental health, user movements criminal justice and the need for inter-agency working, alongside the more classical sociological critiques around social theories and social inequalities, demonstrates more than ever that sociological perspectives are crucial in the understanding and explanation of mental and emotional healthcare and practice, hence its audience extends across the related disciplines to everyone who is involved in this highly controversial and socially relevant arena. Gillian Bendelow, School of Law Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex, UK From the classic bedrock studies to contemporary sociological perspectives on the current controversy over which scientific organizations will define diagnosis, Rogers and Pilgrim provide a comprehensive, readable and elegant overview of how social factors shape the onset and response to mental health and mental illness. Their sociological vision embraces historical, professional and socio-cultural context and processes as they shape the lives of those in the community and those who provide care; the organizations mandated to deliver services and those that have ended up becoming unsuitable substitutes; and the successful and unsuccessful efforts to improve the lives through science, challenge and law. Bernice Pescosolido, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Indiana University, USA |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Heredity and Environment in 300 Adoptive Families Joseph Horn, 2017-09-08 This book presents the results of a thirty-five-year research project involving 300 families, each of whom adopted at least one child at birth from a Texas home for unwed mothers during the period of 1962-1970. The book weaves together information about the birth parents of the adopted children; information about the adoptive parents; and information about the children in these families. Children adopted at birth have two sets of parents. Birth parents provide their adopted-away child with a genetic endowment, but do not participate in shaping the child's environment. Adoptive parents do not contribute genetically, but are otherwise in charge of directing the child's development. If adopted children grow up to resemble birth parents they have never seen, the clear inference is that hereditary factors have had an influence. Environmental factors are implicated whenever children resemble their adoptive parents, but not the birth parents. The Texas Adoption Project was designed to investigate the impact of genetic and environmental factors. This unique and innovative longitudinal study is written for specialists and the educated public. An introductory guide is provided for the non-specialist reader explaining the form and statistical content of the tables. Additional technical material for specialists is contained in appendices. This important contribution to the literature on adoption will also be of interest to those interested in the relative weight of genetics and environment in human development. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Global Trends 2040 National Intelligence Council, 2021-03 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come. -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology Charles Spielberger, 2004-09-02 Encompasses topics including aging (geropsychology), assessment, clinical, cognitive, community, counseling, educational, environmental, family, industrial/organizational, health, school, sports, and transportation psychology. Each entry provides a clear definition, a brief review of the theoretical basis, and emphasizes major areas of application. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Sibling Development Jonathan Caspi, PhD, 2010-10-25 I heartily recommend Sibling Development.--CFLE Network Newsletter (National Council on Family Relations) Sibling relationships have a major influence on a person's development and behavior, yet, until now the topic has been seriously underrepresented in the professional literature. Sibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners addresses this gap by examining the range of developmental, clinical, and cultural issues related to sibling relationships. It highlights positive sibling relationships as a source of strength and resilience; at the other end of the spectrum, it addresses sibling abuse, a dangerous and underdiagnosed condition. It demonstrates the crucial support that siblings can provide each other in families experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, divorce, and other stressors. It also considers issues of cultural and ethnic diversity, gender, disability, and sexual orientation as they relate to siblings and their families. Each chapter provides case studies to illustrate how theory and empirical findings can be incorporated into culturally informed treatment, and offers implications for practice and future research. It is an essential resource for all practitioners, researchers, students, and educators who work with or study siblings. Key Features: Examines the role of siblings as cultural educators and socializing agents Offers empirically derived treatment approaches for siblings and families Discusses lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender siblings Includes case studies to demonstrate how to integrate theory and empirical findings into practice Looks at sibling dynamics in families with mental illness, substance abuse, and divorce, as well as siblings of individuals with disabilities Discusses sibling relationships in transracial adoptive families |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General, 1990 |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Introduction to Evolutionary Computing A.E. Eiben, J.E. Smith, 2007-08-06 The first complete overview of evolutionary computing, the collective name for a range of problem-solving techniques based on principles of biological evolution, such as natural selection and genetic inheritance. The text is aimed directly at lecturers and graduate and undergraduate students. It is also meant for those who wish to apply evolutionary computing to a particular problem or within a given application area. The book contains quick-reference information on the current state-of-the-art in a wide range of related topics, so it is of interest not just to evolutionary computing specialists but to researchers working in other fields. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Origins of Individual Differences in Infancy Robert Plomin, J. C. DeFries, 1985 |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Origins and Development of High Ability Gregory R. Bock, Kate Ackrill, 2008-04-30 Written for psychologists, educational psychologists and developmental biologists, this volume explores the concept of giftedness, including its definition, origins and development. The author offers a balanced view of the topic and presents optimal educational strategies for various kinds of high ability. The effects of both environmental and biological/genetic factors on a student's level of giftedness are also discussed, as is the question of whether gifted people can be created. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Separated @ Birth Anais Bordier, Samantha Futerman, 2014-10-30 Imagine one day opening Facebook and reading a message from a stranger that says, “I think we might be twins…don’t freak out…” It all began when design student Anaïs Bordier viewed a YouTube video and saw her own face staring back. After some research, Anaïs found that the Los Angeles actress Samantha Futerman was born in a South Korean port city called Busan on November 19, 1987—the exact same location and day that Anaïs was born. This propelled her to make contact—via Facebook. One message later, both girls wondered: Could they be twins? Thus begins their remarkable journey to build a relationship as sisters, continents apart. Over Facebook, Twitter, and Skype, they learned that they shared much more than a strikingly similar appearance. Eventually, they traveled to Korea together to discover more about the land of their separation. One of Facebook's Top Ten Stories of 2013, Separated @ Birth is a story that spans the world and peels back some of the complex and emotional layers of foreign adoption. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Temperament (PLE: Emotion) Arnold H. Buss, Robert Plomin, 2014-11-20 Originally published in 1984, this title looks at the development of temperament in early life. At the time of publication there were three major perspectives on temperament: paediatrics, individual differences in infants, and inherited personality traits that appear in early life. Whatever the diversity of these perspectives, they converge on personality traits that develop early in life, hence the title of this book. The authors start by looking at the main research in this field, then go on to discuss their own approach to temperament, building on their original theory from 1975. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Psychiatric Genetics and Genomics Peter McGuffin, Michael J Owen, Irving I Gottesman, 2004-09-23 From reviews of the hardback:'It is timely to see such an excellent textbook... Aimed at graduate level students, this book is complex enough to be thorough, but clear with enough background to be accessible... the coverage is comprehensive and the flow logical... The text is uniformly well written and achieves a successful integration.' -The Lancet'A good introduction and reference book for professionals interested in psychiatric genetics such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and neuroscientists... the book you want to have on your bookshelf to look up material and obtain a complete and balanced picture of the field.' -Psychological MedicineRevised for paperback edition, with new appendicesGenetics promises to provide one of the most powerful approaches to understanding the functional pathology of the human brain. This book presents a critical review of the evidence for a genetic contribution to common psychiatric conditions and the rarer single-gene disorders that may have psychiatric presentations.The first section of the book introduces the reader to molecular biology and the techniques of molecular genetics. The coverage then moves on to consider the genetics of normal and abnormal development, followed by a look at the genetics of abnormal behaviour in adults. This section includes, amongst others, consideration of personality disorders, schizophrenia and the dementias. The final section considers the applications of the work and covers issues such as counselling and ethics, closing with a look to the future.The editors are internationally renowned figures in this field and they have invited a team of equally eminent chapter authors.Readership: Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, geneticists, neuroscientists and neurologists |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization David Coghlan, Teresa Brannick, 2009-10-21 Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization is the essential resource for anyone embarking on a research project in their own organization or as part of a work placement programme whether in business, healthcare, government, education, social work or third sector organizations. The authors provide an easy-to-follow, hands-on guide to every aspect of conducting an action research project and have added in the Third Edition: - more on politics and ethics to help researchers negotiate gaining access and permission, and building and maintaining support from peers and relevant subsystems within an organization - more on writing an action research dissertation, and treatment of sensitive issues such as: giving feedback to one’s superiors and peers, disseminating the research to the wider community, and handling interpretations or outcomes which may be perceived negatively by the organization involved. - more case examples and reflective exercises taken from a wide variety of organizational settings to aid students and researchers whatever their background discipline. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Behavioral Genetics in the Postgenomic Era Robert Plomin, 2003 The Human Genome Project-which has provided a working draft of the sequence of DNA in the human genome - is a remarkable scientific achievement. In this postgenomic world, it appears that all genes and all DNA variation will eventually be known. For behavioral researchers, this is especially exciting because behavioral dimensions and disorders are the most complex traits of all. To understand these traits, we need to understand the roles of many genes and many environmental influences. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Case Studies in Infant Mental Health Joan J. Shirilla, Deborah Weatherston, 2002 Case Studies in Infant Mental Health offers 12 real-life stories written by infant mental health specialists about their work with a young child and family. Each case study also reveals the supervision and consultation that supported the specialist, and the specialists interaction with the larger service system. Discussion questions at the end of each case study guide self-reflection or group study. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Human Evolution Beyond Biology and Culture Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh, 2018-10-18 A complete account of evolutionary thought in the social, environmental and policy sciences, creating bridges with biology. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation Ottmar Edenhofer, Ramón Pichs-Madruga, Youba Sokona, Kristin Seyboth, Susanne Kadner, Timm Zwickel, Patrick Eickemeier, Gerrit Hansen, Steffen Schlömer, Christoph von Stechow, Patrick Matschoss, 2011-11-21 This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources - bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy - as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies, and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector, and academic researchers. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Limits of Family Influence David C. Rowe, 1994-01-01 Challenging firmly established assumptions about the influence of child rearing on the development of children's personalities and intelligence, this book contends that there has been too heavy an emphasis on the family as the bearer of culture. It draws from behavior genetic research to reveal how environmental variables such as social class, parental warmth, and one- versus two-parent households may be empty of causal influence on child outcomes. The book examines the theoretical basis of socialization science and describes, in great detail, what behavior genetic studies can teach us about environmental influence. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults , 2012 This booklet for schools, medical personnel, and parents contains highlights from the 2012 Surgeon General's report on tobacco use among youth and teens (ages 12 through 17) and young adults (ages 18 through 25). The report details the causes and the consequences of tobacco use among youth and young adults by focusing on the social, environmental, advertising, and marketing influences that encourage youth and young adults to initiate and sustain tobacco use. This is the first time tobacco data on young adults as a discrete population have been explored in detail. The report also highlights successful strategies to prevent young people from using tobacco. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Understanding Human Development Ursula M. Staudinger, Ulman E.R. Lindenberger, 2012-12-06 K. Warner Schaie I am pleased to write a foreword for this interesting volume, particularly as over many years, I have had the privilege of interacting with the editors and a majority of the con tributors in various professional roles as a colleague, mentor, or research collaborator. The editors begin their introduction by asking why one would want to read yet another book on human development. They immediately answer their question by pointing out that many developmentally oriented texts and other treatises neglect the theoretical foundations of human development and fail to embed psychological constructs within the multidisciplinary context so essential to understanding development. This volume provides a positive remedy to past deficiencies in volumes on hu man development with a well-organized structure that leads the reader from a general introduction through the basic processes to methodological issues and the relation of developmental constructs to social context and biological infrastructure. This approach does not surprise. After all, the editors and most of the contributors at one time or an other had a connection to the Max Planck Institute of Human Development in Berlin, whether as students, junior scientists, or senior visitors. That institute, under the leader ship of Paul Baltes, has been instrumental in pursuing a systematic lifespan approach to the study of cognition and personality. Over the past two decades, it has influenced the careers of a generation of scientists who have advocated long-term studies of human development in an interdisciplinary context. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Grouting and Deep Mixing Donald A. Bruce, Michael J. Byle, 2012 GSP 228 contains contains 189 peer-reviewed papers focusing on the science and technology of grouting that were presented at the Fourth International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 15-18, 2012. |
| combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine J. Rick Turner, Lon Cardon, John K. Hewitt, 1995-06-30 Leading researchers examine how behavior genetics provides crucial insights into genetic and environmental influences in the development of biobehavioral disorders. These influences are illustrated by using the examples of cardiovascular disease, obesity and eating disorders, alcohol use and abuse, and smoking behavior. Contributors discuss the relevance of molecular genetic approaches and twin and family designs to the complex field of behavior medicine research. |
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that DNA inherited from our parents at the moment of conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses In Blueprint behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the …
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D: Evaluating twin studies Strengths · Often, twin studies are the only way to investigate the genetic basis of behaviour. Research such as Bouchard and McGue above would be …
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Thirty-eight family, twin, and adoption studies yielding data pertinent to the proposed affiliation of heredity and crime indicators were subjected to meta-analysis.
Beyond Heritability: Twin Studies in Behavioral Research - JSTOR
evidence from twin studies and the corroborating evidence from adoption studies and studies of other combinations of relatives makes it unreasonable to deny the presence of genetic …
The Heritability of Life Events: An Adolescent Twin and …
We undertook a mixed twin/adoption study to further explore genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in the experi-ence of life events.
Unit 2 Topic 2.1 Page 97 Activity: Media Twin and adoption …
1. According to the clip, why are twin studies and adoption studies important to researchers? 2. What are monozygotic twins? 3. What are dizygotic twins? 4. What do both monozygotic and …
Family, twin, and adoption studies of childhood onset …
These studies estimate the basic param-eters of genetic and environmental influences on phenotypic variation in the population, informing us about the relative roles of genes, and …
A twin-pronged attack on complex traits - Nature
The strengths and weaknesses of twin studies are discussed, and it is suggested that, far from becoming irrelevant with advances in molecular biology, they can improve the efficiency of QTL...
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Personality: A
Combining data from twin, adoption, and family studies into an extremely large data set, Loehlin (1992) thoroughly reviewed the then available behavior-genetic research on the five-factor...
The debate over twin studies: an overview - Authorea
The methodologies of these studies include twins reared apart, adoption studies, and full- vs. half-sibling studies.(BARNES et al., 2014) Response by critics of behavior genetics
Personality and Coping: A Study of Twins Reared Apart and
Multivariate model fitting indicated that genetic influences on adults’ coping differentially reflect genetic factors in common with personality traits. The sources of covariation also showed …
The beauty, logic and limitations of twin studies
article we aim to outline the principles of the twin design, as a method for studying genetic and environ-mental influences on human traits, and review some exciting findings and implications. …
Adoption And Twin Studies - x-plane.com
Adoption and twin studies are often used in conjunction for stronger conclusions. A crucial aspect of adoption studies is the assumption of environmental independence between biological and …
Combining The Strengths Of Adoption And Twin Studies …
that DNA inherited from our parents at the moment of conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses In Blueprint behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the …
Combining The Strengths Of Adoption And Twin Studies
combining the strengths of adoption and twin studies: The Genetics of Alcoholism Henri Begleiter, Benjamin Kissin, 1995 This volume provides an in-depth look at the genetic influences that …
The Early Growth and Development Study: A Dual-Family …
Findings highlight the power of the adoption design to detect environmental influences on child development and provide evidence of complex interactions and correlations between genetic, …
163. Evaluating Twin, Family and Adoption Studies
D: Evaluating twin studies Strengths · Often, twin studies are the only way to investigate the genetic basis of behaviour. Research such as Bouchard and McGue above would be impossible to …
Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
Combining twin and adoption samples provides a unique opportu-nity to simultaneously quantify two sources of genetic influences (additive, dominance) and two sources of environmental …
WIN ADOPTION STUDIES - lutoncrim.com
Many criminologists believe that genetics might influence criminal behaviour. Twin studies, which compare identical (monozygotic) and non-identical (dizygotic) twins, provide insights. Identical …
Twin Studies: A Unique Epidemiological Tool
Twin studies are a special type of epidemiological studies designed to measure the contribution of genetics as opposed to the environment, to a given trait.
A review of the evidence from family, twin and adoption …
Twin and adoption studies are used to separate genetic from shared environmental factors. Twin studies compare the rate of agreement of a disorder between identical, or monozygotic (MZ)...
Twin and Adoption Studies - Springer
available evidence comes from family, twin, and adoptive studies, but the first is beyond the scope of our present chapter. We propose, therefore, to examine dispassionately how strong the twin …
A META-ANALYSIS OF THE GENE-CRIME RELATIONSHIP*
Thirty-eight family, twin, and adoption studies yielding data pertinent to the proposed affiliation of heredity and crime indicators were subjected to meta-analysis.
Beyond Heritability: Twin Studies in Behavioral Research
evidence from twin studies and the corroborating evidence from adoption studies and studies of other combinations of relatives makes it unreasonable to deny the presence of genetic influences …
The Heritability of Life Events: An Adolescent Twin and …
We undertook a mixed twin/adoption study to further explore genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in the experi-ence of life events.
Unit 2 Topic 2.1 Page 97 Activity: Media Twin and adoption …
1. According to the clip, why are twin studies and adoption studies important to researchers? 2. What are monozygotic twins? 3. What are dizygotic twins? 4. What do both monozygotic and …
Family, twin, and adoption studies of childhood onset …
These studies estimate the basic param-eters of genetic and environmental influences on phenotypic variation in the population, informing us about the relative roles of genes, and …
A twin-pronged attack on complex traits - Nature
The strengths and weaknesses of twin studies are discussed, and it is suggested that, far from becoming irrelevant with advances in molecular biology, they can improve the efficiency of QTL...
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Personality: A
Combining data from twin, adoption, and family studies into an extremely large data set, Loehlin (1992) thoroughly reviewed the then available behavior-genetic research on the five-factor...
The debate over twin studies: an overview - Authorea
The methodologies of these studies include twins reared apart, adoption studies, and full- vs. half-sibling studies.(BARNES et al., 2014) Response by critics of behavior genetics
Personality and Coping: A Study of Twins Reared Apart and
Multivariate model fitting indicated that genetic influences on adults’ coping differentially reflect genetic factors in common with personality traits. The sources of covariation also showed …
The beauty, logic and limitations of twin studies
article we aim to outline the principles of the twin design, as a method for studying genetic and environ-mental influences on human traits, and review some exciting findings and implications. …
Adoption And Twin Studies - x-plane.com
Adoption and twin studies are often used in conjunction for stronger conclusions. A crucial aspect of adoption studies is the assumption of environmental independence between biological and …
