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Toddler temperament is linked to common DNA variations, large genetic study finds
PsyPost · By Eric W. Dolan ·
The Brief
- A large international study published in Nature Human Behaviour links common DNA variations to toddler temperament.
- The study examines early behavioral tendencies such as sociability, clinginess and emotional reactivity in young children.
- The source describes the findings as evidence of a link, not a proven cause.
Why it matters
The study adds genetic evidence to the understanding of early temperament differences, a topic relevant to developmental psychology and behavioral genetics research.
Who’s affected
- Developmental psychology researchers
- Behavioral genetics researchers
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- #developmental psychology
- #temperament
- #behavioral genetics
- #toddlers
Why do some toddlers bound through a room full of strangers while others cling to a parent or become easily upset? A large international study published in Nature Human Behaviour provides evidence that common variations in DNA are linked to these early behavioral tendencies…
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Toddler temperament is linked to common DNA variations, large genetic study finds