The inheritance of desired characteristics: children's view of the role of intention in parent-offspring resemblance

Article Abstract:

Pre-school children seem to believe that maternal intention could play a part in the inheritance of physical characteristics, according to research designed to assess the beliefs of pre-school children about the role of maternal intentions in the determination of children's traits. Children in the intention condition believed that a daughter would have the physical characteristics that her mother wanted, rather than the characteristics the mother possessed. Children's judgments did not differ from chance in the prediction or friend conditions.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Preschool children

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Patients' information needs and decision-making process: What can be learned from genetic counselees?

Article Abstract:

Information needs and decision-making process of 161 genetic counselees in Israel is studied. The patients are more interested in outcomes and consequences of the alternative options at their disposal than probable information. The study results are detailed.

Israel, General services, Psychological aspects, Decision-making, Decision making, Case studies, Company systems management, Information management, Patients

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A genetic association for cigarette smoking behavior

Article Abstract:

Research suggests dopamine may significantly affect the tendency to smoke cigarettes. Allele 9 of a dopamine transporter gene, also known as SLC6A3-9, alters dopamine transmission to reduce the need for novelty and reward, behaviors associated with smoking.

Causes of, Smoking, Dopamine

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