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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.

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