Common aetiology for diverse language skills in 4 1/2-year-old twins.

doi:10.1017/s0305000906007331

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Common aetiology for diverse language skills in 4 1/2-year-old twins.

Journal of child language - 1 May 2006

Hayiou-Thomas Marianna E, Kovas Yulia, Harlaar Nicole, Plomin Robert, Bishop Dorothy V M, Dale Philip S

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Multivariate genetic analysis was used to examine the genetic and environmental aetiology of the interrelationships of diverse linguistic skills. This study used data from a large sample of 4 1/2-year-old twins who were tested on measures assessing articulation, phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal memory. Phenotypic analysis suggested two latent factors: articulation (2 measures) and general language (the...

Topics

Chi-Square Distribution
Child Language
Child, Preschool
Female
Genetic Variation
Humans
Individuality
Language Tests
Linguistics
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Memory
Models, Genetic
Phonetics
Twins
Verbal Learning
Vocabulary

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PMID: 16826830
DOI: 10.1017/s0305000906007331

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