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A third source of developmental differences

A third source of developmental differences An illustrative list is presented of human and animal studies which each point to the existence of a third source, in addition to genetic and environmental factors, underlying phenotypic differences in development. It is argued that this third source may consist of nonlinear epigenetic processes that can create variability at all phenotypical-somatic and behavioral-levels. In a quantitative genetic analysis with human subjects, these processes are confounded with within-family environmental influences. A preliminary model to quantify these influences is introduced. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Behavior Genetics Springer Journals

A third source of developmental differences

Behavior Genetics , Volume 23 (6) – Jan 14, 2005

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Springer Journals
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Subject
Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Health Psychology; Public Health
ISSN
0001-8244
eISSN
1573-3297
DOI
10.1007/BF01068142
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Abstract

An illustrative list is presented of human and animal studies which each point to the existence of a third source, in addition to genetic and environmental factors, underlying phenotypic differences in development. It is argued that this third source may consist of nonlinear epigenetic processes that can create variability at all phenotypical-somatic and behavioral-levels. In a quantitative genetic analysis with human subjects, these processes are confounded with within-family environmental influences. A preliminary model to quantify these influences is introduced.

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Behavior GeneticsSpringer Journals

Published: Jan 14, 2005

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