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The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior
Published on: January 19, 2019
Genes and human behavior: the emerging paradigm
1College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
Abstract:
The physical properties of human beings and other organisms as well as their social behavioral traits are manifestations of both genetic inheritance and environment. Recent behavioral research has indicated that certain characteristics or behaviors--such as schizophrenia, divorce, and homosexuality--are highly heritable and are not governed exclusively by social environment. A balanced view of human behavior includes the effects of social learning as well as of genetically determined behavior. A new paradigm promotes enhanced understanding and acceptance of human diversity, be it cultural, racial, or sexual, and has the potential to unite scientists and theologians by creating common grounds of understanding.
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