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Genetic influence and cognitive abilities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 1998

Robert Plomin
Affiliation:
Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Research Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London SE5 8AF, United Kingdomr.plomin@iop.bpmf.ac.uk

Abstract

Much has been learned about genetic influence on cognitive abilities that might be helpful in thinking about genetic influence on other abilities such as art and sports, which have not yet been investigated using genetic research strategies. Some new findings on cognitive abilities go beyond merely demonstrating genetic influence. Misinterpretations of the meaning of genetic influence are discussed.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
© 1998 Cambridge University Press

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