Psychiatry and Psychology

Behavioral Genetics

The experimental study of the relationship between the genotype of an organism and its behavior. The scope includes the effects of genes on simple sensory processes to complex organization of the nervous system.

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The experimental study of the relationship between the genotype of an organism and its behavior. The scope includes the effects of genes on simple sensory processes to complex organization of the nervous system.

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2 entry terms
  • Genetics, Behavioral
  • Psychogenetics

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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specialty or general; prefer specifics

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68

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  • Behavior (1966-1967)
  • Behavior, Animal (1966-1967)
  • Genetics (1966-1967)

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  1. F04.096w.276w
  2. H01w.158w.273w.343w.290w

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QU 450

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Behavioral Genetics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005824. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005824
  2. Behavioral Genetics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioural_genetics
  3. Behavioral Genetics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1204375