#10 Dr Robert Plomin: Controversial Findings in Behavioural Genetics, Parenting, Obesity & Divorce!

Robert Plomin is a prominent behavioural geneticist known for his
pioneering work in the field of psychology and genetics. His
research has significantly advanced our understanding of how
genetic and environmental factors contribute to individual
differences in behaviour, personality, and cognitive abilities.





Timestamps:


0:00 Introduction to Behavioral Genetics


08:47 The DNA Revolution: Studying Genetic Influence


18:57 The Nature of Nurture: Non-Shared Environment


30:34 Recognizing the Biological Component


39:36 Predicting Behavior with DNA


44:40 The Interaction of Genetics and Environment


53:23 Cultural Variations in Heritability


01:01:17 The Development of Similarity in Twins


01:14:03 The Overlap of Genetic Factors in Psychiatric Disorders


01:20:34 Understanding Traits as Quantitative Rather Than
Qualitative


01:54:16 The Influence of Parents in Child Development


01:59:35 The Limited Control of Parents


02:08:23 DNA Dating and DNA Augmentation


02:16:59 Concerns about Data Breaches and Genetic Caste Systems


02:32:27 Equal Opportunity and Social Mobility in Genetics