Genes and Human Behavior: The Emerging Paradigm

Author: Drew, Allan P.

Source: Zygon, Volume 32, Number 1, 1 March 1997 , pp. 41-50(10)

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Abstract:

The physical properties of human beings and other organisms as well as their social behavioral traits are manifestations of both genetic inheritance and environment. Recent behavioral research has indicated that certain characteristics or behaviors—such as schizophrenia, divorce, and homosexuality—are highly heritable and are not governed exclusively by social environment. A balanced view of human behavior includes the effects of social learning as well as of genetically determined behavior. A new paradigm promotes enhanced understanding and acceptance of human diversity, be it cultural, racial, or sexual, and has the potential to unite scientists and theologians by creating common grounds of understanding.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/0591-2385.691997069

Affiliations: 1: College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State Universtiy of New York

Publication date: 1997-03-01