The structure of language abilities at 4 years: a twin study.

doi:10.1037//0012-1649.38.5.749

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The structure of language abilities at 4 years: a twin study.

Developmental psychology - 1 Sept 2002

Colledge Essi, Bishop Dorothy V M, Koeppen-Schomerus Gesina, Price Thomas S, Happé Francesca G E, Eley Thalia C, Dale Philip S, Plomin Robert

Abstract excerpt

Normal language development was studied in 310 pairs of 4-year-old twins born in the United Kingdom in 1994. Twins were assessed individually in their homes on a diverse battery of language and nonverbal measures. Rotated factor analyses indicated the presence of a general Language factor (L) as well as a general Nonverbal (NV) factor. Moderate genetic influence was found for both L and NV abilities. Bivariate...

Topics

Child Language
Child, Preschool
Environment
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Individuality
Language Development
Language Tests
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Nonverbal Communication
Phenotype
Sex Factors

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PMID: 12220052
DOI: 10.1037//0012-1649.38.5.749

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