There have not been any
breakthroughs where a
specific gene is linked to
a specific behavioral trait.
"The blue print for how we behave"
Most of a genetic psychologists time is spent in a lab conducting experiments, or at a computer.
Research is used to find links between genetics and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Schizophrenia which are psychological diseases.
Behavioral Genetics
(Genetic Psychology)
by Kyra McPherson
Sources
- http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/geneticshttp://www.questia.com/library/psychology/other-types-of-psychology/genetic-psychologyhttp://psychology.uchicago.edu/academics/doctoral/developmental/plomin_2004.pdfhttp://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/behavior.shtmlhttp://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2010/09/behavioral-genetics.aspx
Genetic Psychologists usually
conduct research about
psychology's relationship
with genetics
Description:
Researchers have noticed
a relationship between
certain genetic disorders
and behaviors such as
down-syndrome and
being happy.
Genetic psychology is a study
of psychology where genetic
factors influence human behavior.
Behavioral genetics is used to
watch certain behaviors
based on genetics.
Becoming a Genetic Psychologist
Sir Francis Galton (1822-1911)
To become a genetic psychologist, a Ph.D is usually required with a degree in behavioral genetics or psychology with courses in genetics and neuroscience.
The first scientist to study
the significance between
heredity and human behavior.