Genetic Analyses of Focal Aspects of Infant Temperament.

Goldsmith, H. H.; Lemery, Kathryn S.; Buss, Kristin A.; Campos, Joseph J.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Genetic Analyses of Focal Aspects of Infant Temperament.

Goldsmith, H. H.; Lemery, Kathryn S.; Buss, Kristin A.; Campos, Joseph J.

Developmental Psychology, v35 n4 p972-85 Jul 1999

Explored genetic and environmental underpinnings of temperamental differences in 3- to 16-month-old twins and their parents. Found that additive genetic and shared environmental effects best represented smiling, laughter, and duration of orienting. Shared environmental effects fully accounted for co-twin similarity for soothability. Additive genetic effects fully accounted for co-twin similarity for distress to limitations and novelty, and activity level. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Genetics, Individual Differences, Infant Behavior, Infants, Nature Nurture Controversy, Personality, Personality Development, Personality Traits, Twins

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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