Behavior Genetic Approaches in Behavioral Medicine

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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Other Authors: Turner, J. Rick (Editor), Cardon, L.R. (Editor), Hewitt, John K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1995, 1995
Edition:1st ed. 1995
Series:Perspectives on Individual Differences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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:XVII, 273 p online resource
ISBN:9781475793772