Life events moderate variation in cognitive ability (g) in adults.

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Title: Life events moderate variation in cognitive ability (g) in adults.
Authors: Vinkhuyzen, A. A. E, van der Sluis, S., Posthuma, D.
Source: Molecular Psychiatry. Jan2011, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p4-6. 3p. 1 Graph.
Subjects: Heritability, Cognitive ability, Adult-child relationships, Parents, Children & the environment, Psychology
Abstract: The article provides information on the heritability of general cognitive ability in adults. It informs about Gene-Environment-Interaction (GEI) in the context of genes in children and adolescents, demonstrating increased heritability in children from highly educated parents and in children with high socio-economic background.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article provides information on the heritability of general cognitive ability in adults. It informs about Gene-Environment-Interaction (GEI) in the context of genes in children and adolescents, demonstrating increased heritability in children from highly educated parents and in children with high socio-economic background.
ISSN:13594184
DOI:10.1038/mp.2010.12