Behavior Genetics: Principles and Applications

by John L. Fuller (Editor), Edward C. Simmel (Editor)

Overview

Originally published in 1983, this volume is a collection of papers by research workers active at the time. It includes reviews of special areas within the field and discussions of interactions with other behavioral sciences such as psychology, ethology, and sociobiology. Applications to medicine, psychiatry, and education are also considered. Contributors were encouraged to integrate history, present knowledge, and projections for the future. Although the book is not divided into sections there is some grouping of related chapters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367761929
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2023
Series:	Psychology Revivals
Pages:	514
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John L. Fuller, Edward C. Simmel

Table of Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. 1. Fundamentals of Genetic and Evolutionary Theories Lee Ehrman and Joan Probber 2. Genetics of Human Nervous System Functioning Gordon Claridge and Gordon Mangan 3. Genetics of Exploratory Behavior and Activity Edward C. Simmel and Marjorie Bagwell 4. Behavioral Pharmacogenetics Gary P. Horowitz and Bruce C. Dudek 5. Medical Genetics. Genetic Counseling, and Behavior Genetics Gilbert S. Omenn 6. Genetics of Schizophrenia Ingrid Diederen 7. Genetics and Intelligence Sandra Scarr and Louise Carter-Saltzman 8. Ethology and Behavior Genetics John L. Fuller 9. Genetics of Social Behavior in Nonhuman Animals J. P. Scott 10. Epimeletic and Et-Epimeletic Behavior in Animals John C. Gurski 11. The Genetics of Agonistic and Sexual Behavior Janet S. Hyde 12. Sociobiology and Behavior Genetics John L. Fuller. Author Index. Subject Index.