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  • 2.2: Behavioral Genetics

      • 2.2.1: Twin and Adoption Studies

        • Khan Academy: "Twin and Adoption Studies" Page

          Watch this video regarding twin studies. Although researchers are working to expand and develop twin study designs and statistical methods, the assumptions question- twin study is that of equal environment, it remains a stumbling block for some researchers. However, many researchers agree that twin studies will continue to be an important tool, alongside emerging genome and molecular research methods, in shedding light on human behavioral genetics.

      • 2.2.2: Genetics and Schizophrenia

        • The Noba Project: Deanna M. Barch's "Risk Factors for Developing Schizophrenia" Page

          Read this section about the risk factors for developing Schizophrenia. It is clear that there are important genetic contributions to the likelihood that someone will develop schizophrenia, with consistent evidence from family, twin, and adoption studies.

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