Genetics, Behavioral

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.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): F04.096.276, H01.158.273.343.290

MeSH Unique ID: D005824

Entry Terms:

• Behavioral Genetics
• Psychogenetics

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Sociobiology

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Genetic Determinism

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