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Genetic variation: Genetic variation in psychology refers to differences in genes among individuals that can influence psychological traits like intelligence, personality, mental health, and behavior. These variations, arising from mutations, recombination, and other genetic mechanisms, contribute to the diversity in cognitive abilities, emotional responses, and susceptibilities to psychological disorders within a population. See also Personality traits, Intelligence, Personality, Behavior, Genes, Density Distribution Approach._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Jensen, Arthur R. | Genetic Variation | Jensen, Arthur R. | |
Social Psychology | Genetic Variation | Social Psychology | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2025-01-24 |