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Author:

Segal, Nancy L., 1951-

Title:

Born together-- reared apart : the landmark Minnesota twin study / Nancy L. Segal.

Publisher:

Harvard University Press,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

vi, 410 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Twins.
Twins--Psychology.
Twins--Case studies.
Nature and nurture.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- The Jim twins (February-March 1979) -- 15,000 questions x 137 pairs -- Early findings (1979-1983) -- Sexual orientation, cognition, and medical traits (1984-1987) -- Pivotal papers: personality and IQ (1988 and 1990) -- Job satisfaction, cardiac characteristics, and more (1989-1990) -- Psychopathology and religiosity (1990) -- Dental traits, allergies, and vocational interests (1991-1992) -- Creativity, work values, and evolution (1992-1993) -- Family environments, happiness, sensation seeking, and the MMPI (1994-1997) -- "Larks" and "owls," ego development, and authoritarianism (1998-2002) -- Twin relationships, social attitudes, and mental abilities (2003-2005) -- Sexual development, fluctuating asymmetry, body size, and the structure of intelligence (2006 and beyond) -- Questions, answers, and twin studies of the future.

ISBN:

0674055462
9780674055469

LCCN:

2011041636

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)