Understanding the Evolution of Heritability in Behavioral Traits
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Summary
The article discusses the shift in understanding of the heritability of behavioral traits from the mid-20th century to the early 2000s, highlighting the significant genetic influence on traits like IQ.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledStarting in the 1970s, the pendulum swung the other way.
Typical estimates for adult IQ found it was about 60% genetic, 40% unpredictable.
By the early 2000s, genetic sc
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