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Genes and Human Behavior: The Emerging Paradigm
Author(s) -
Drew Allan P.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
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Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1467-9744
pISSN - 0591-2385
DOI - 10.1111/0591-2385.691997069
Subject(s) - inheritance (genetic algorithm) , psychology , human behavior , sexual behavior , social psychology , behavioural genetics , social behavior , social learning , diversity (politics) , developmental psychology , cognitive science , cognitive psychology , sociology , genetics , biology , gene , anthropology , pedagogy
The physical properties of human beings and other organisms as well as their social behavioral traits are manifestations of both genetic inheritance and environment. Recent behavioral research has indicated that certain characteristics or behaviors—such as schizophrenia, divorce, and homosexuality—are highly heritable and are not governed exclusively by social environment. A balanced view of human behavior includes the effects of social learning as well as of genetically determined behavior. A new paradigm promotes enhanced understanding and acceptance of human diversity, be it cultural, racial, or sexual, and has the potential to unite scientists and theologians by creating common grounds of understanding.