Genetic and environmental influences on the development of cognitive abilities: Evidence from the field of developmental behavior genetics

Journal of School Psychology

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 79-108

  Patrick, Carol L ^a  

^a FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive ability; Environment; Genetics; IQ

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033633829     PISSN: 00224405     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-4405(99)00038-2     Document Type: Review

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