| Abstract: | Argues that the relevance of behavior genetics to psychology depends upon the extent to which it can alter its fundamental axis from one centering upon genetics to one centering upon behavior. Genetic models make assumptions which in behavior as a class are generally unmet, and at best provide information only about the operations of genes. Rather than a genetics of behaviors, the best use of genotype in behavioral analysis should be sought. This change would produce a behavior genetics perceived as a genetically-aware psychology which concentrates upon mechanisms and allows for the systematic and simultaneous consideration of variables of environmental origin. 3 research strategies appropriate for a genetically-aware psychology are discussed. (47 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
