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Leading researchers examine how behavior genetics provides crucial insights into genetic and environmental influences in the development of biobehavioral disorders. These influences are illustrated by using the examples of cardiovascular disease, obesity and eating disorders, alcohol use and abuse,...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Turner, J. Rick, Cardon, Lon R., Hewitt, John K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Plenum Press, [1995]
Series:Perspectives on individual differences.
Subjects:
Psychophysiology > Genetic aspects.
Behavior genetics.
Health risk assessment.
Health behavior.
Genetics, Behavioral.
Behavior, Addictive > genetics.
Substance-Related Disorders > genetics.
Verhaltensmedizin.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Leading researchers examine how behavior genetics provides crucial insights into genetic and environmental influences in the development of biobehavioral disorders. These influences are illustrated by using the examples of cardiovascular disease, obesity and eating disorders, alcohol use and abuse, and smoking behavior. Contributors discuss the relevance of molecular genetic approaches and twin and family designs to the complex field of behavior medicine research.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 273 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781475793772 (electronic bk.)
1475793774 (electronic bk.)