Genetic influences on adolescent sexual behavior: Why genes matter for environmentally oriented researchers.
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Genetic influences on adolescent sexual behavior: Why genes matter for environmentally oriented researchers.
There are dramatic individual differences among adolescents in how and when they become sexually active adults, and early sexual activity is frequently cited as a cause of concern for scientists, policymakers, and the general public. Understanding the causes and developmental impact of adolescent sexual activity can be furthered by considering genes as a source of individual differences. Quanti...
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عنوان ژورنال: Psychological Bulletin
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1939-1455,0033-2909
DOI: 10.1037/a0033564