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Genetics and General Intelligence

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F. Spinath, Marion Spengler
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Quantitative behavioral genetics and molecular genetics are the two methodological approaches within behavioral genetics that aim to address the origins of observed differences among individuals.

Abstract

A question that directs many research fields within psychology concerns the origins of observed differences among individuals. Behavioral genetics targets this research question. Quantitative behavioral genetics and molecular genetics are the two methodological approaches within behavioral genetics.