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Cultural dynamics add multiple layers of complexity to behavioural genetics.

Authors :
Fogarty, Laurel
Creanza, Nicole
Source :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences. 2022, Vol. 45, p1-84. 2p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

As emphasized in early cultural evolutionary theory, understanding heritability of human traits – especially, behavioural traits – is difficult. The target article describes important ways that culture can enhance, or obscure, signatures of heritability in genetic studies. Here, we discuss the utility of calculating heritability for behavioural traits influenced by cultural evolution and point to conceptual and technical complications to consider in future models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0140525X
Volume :
45
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161758663
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X21001783