Genes, environment, and psychopathology understanding the causes of psychiatric and substance use disorders / Kenneth S. Kendler, Carol A. Prescott.
| Author/creator | Kendler, Kenneth S., 1950- |
| Other author | Prescott, Carol A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Guilford Press, ©2006. |
| Description | xx, 412 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The scientific and social context of the Virginia Adult Twin Study of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders -- Methodology used in the VATSPSUD -- Twinning and twin models -- Internalizing disorders -- Externalizing and substance use disorders -- Twin model assumptions -- Childhood experiences and risk for psychopathology -- Adult experiences and risk for psychopathology -- Sex differences -- Genetic and environmental influences on stability and change -- The genetics of what?: comorbidity, general versus specific effects, and risk indicators -- Three extensions of the twin model -- The genetics of the environment -- Mechanisms for genetic control of exposure to the environment -- Is the relation between environmental risk factors and psychiatric disorders causal? -- Genetic control of sensitivity to the environment -- Integrative models. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-376) and indexes. |
| Bibliography note | "Publications from the VATSPSUD": p. 377-389. |
| LCCN | 2006017070 |
| ISBN | 1593853165 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WM 140 K33G 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |