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How can psychological adaptations be heritable?

Novartis Foundation symposium - 1 Jan 2000

Bailey J M

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By Fisher's fundamental theorem, selection depletes additive genetic variation. However, moderate heritabilities are invariably obtained for psychological traits, even those that have been under intense selection. Examples include sociosexuality (interest in emotionally uncommitted sex), schizophrenia and sexual orientation, which have all been subject to strong sexual selection. A number of factors can help...

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PMID: 11276902
DOI: 10.1002/0470870850.ch11

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