Genetics of personality disorders: perspectives from personality and psychopathology research.

doi:10.1037/0033-2909.115.3.346

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Genetics of personality disorders: perspectives from personality and psychopathology research.

Psychological bulletin - 1 May 1994

Nigg J T, Goldsmith H H

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Although the field is young, studies pertinent to genetic hypotheses have accumulated for several personality disorders. Genetic links to personality disorders from the domains of normal personality and Axis I disorders are reviewed. Evidence of a link to schizophrenia is clearest for schizotypal...

Topics

Diseases in Twins
Humans
Models, Genetic
Personality Disorders
Phenotype
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

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