Addressing genetic essentialism: Sharpening context in behavior genetics

Addressing genetic essentialism: Sharpening context in behavior genetics

Evidence of a causal role for genes in human behavior underpins genetic essentialism, the scientifically flawed and socially hazardous idea that heritable characteristics are immutable. Behavior geneticists can challenge this idea by designing research that brings the contextual dependence of herita...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2023-09, Vol.46, p.e187-e187, Article e187
Hauptverfasser: Byrne, Brian, Olson, Richard K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavior
Essentialism
Estimates
Genes
Genetic research
Heritability
Influence
Open Peer Commentary
Reading comprehension
Twins
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Zusammenfassung:Evidence of a causal role for genes in human behavior underpins genetic essentialism, the scientifically flawed and socially hazardous idea that heritable characteristics are immutable. Behavior geneticists can challenge this idea by designing research that brings the contextual dependence of heritability estimates into sharper focus, and by incorporating a relevant statement into research reports and public outreach.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X22002266