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1. The relationship between self-control and language: evidence of a shared etiological pathway

Author

Beaver, Kevin M., Delisi, Matt, Vaughn, Michael G., Wright, John Paul, and Boutwell, Brian B.

Subjects
Twins -- Psychological aspects, Self-control -- Genetic aspects, Language skills -- Genetic aspects, Law
Abstract

Analysis of a sample of twin pairs reveals that diminished language skills are predictive of low self-control and that there are genetic and environmental factors that link the covariation between language and self-control. Language skills are predictive of variation in individual self-control even after controlling for genetic influences.

Published
2008

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