The nature, nurture, and evolution of behaviour

1)  https://www.genome.gov/About-Genomics/Introduction-to-Genomics#one
The Human Genome Project website offers an accessible explanation of key concepts in the study of genomics.

2)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWW0u2RVFcM

This video gives an overview of twin studies and adoption studies, as what they tell us about nature (genes) and nurture (the environment).

3)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_lfFYpVlGE&feature=youtu.be
Professor Steven Pinker looks at how evolutionary psychology can explain human thinking and behaviour.

4)  https://www.the-scientist.com/features/sex-differences-in-the-brain-34758
This feature article looks in-depth at current research into sex differences, including an overview of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in female and male populations.

5)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re0faBRUbzk
Professor Steve Heine lectures on the influence of culture on studies of heritability and questions the universality of psychological phenomena.

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