Genetic vs. environmental contributions to human handedness: insights gained from studying individuals with unilateral hand injuries.

doi:10.1007/BF02253373

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Genetic vs. environmental contributions to human handedness: insights gained from studying individuals with unilateral hand injuries.

Behavior genetics - 1 Sept 1995

Porac C

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Four hundred eleven individuals who had suffered temporary unilateral hand injuries were assessed on five hand preference behaviors after their recovery. Measures of shifts to contralateral hand use experienced during and after the recovery period were taken. The best predictor of hand use shifts...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Female
Functional Laterality
Hand Injuries
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Phenotype
Social Environment

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