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A statistic that indicates what proportion of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences. It informs us about the potential genetic influence on behaviors and psychological traits.

The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the set of genes it carries. Genotypes can influence observable characteristics and behaviors.

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. This includes physical traits as well as behaviors.

A process where multiple genes contribute to the phenotype of a trait. It's relevant in behaviors and complex traits which are influenced by multiple genetic factors.

A phenomenon where the effects of one gene are modified by one or several other genes, which can influence the expression of genetic traits and behaviors.

The process of assessing the behavioral traits of an organism, often used to understand the genetic basis of behaviors in animal models.

A region of DNA that is associated with a particular phenotypic trait, which can be measured on a quantitative scale, like height or intelligence.

A method in genetics in which researchers start with an educated guess about which gene might influence a trait or behavior, often based on the gene's function or position in the genome.

Research approach that involves rapidly scanning markers across complete sets of DNA of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease or trait.

A research design used to estimate the genetic and environmental influences on phenotypes by comparing the similarities between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.

Studies in which the adopted individual's traits and behaviors are compared to those of their biological and adoptive families to discern genetic influences from environmental factors.

The field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level and how genetic variations affect biological processes and behaviors.

One of the variant forms of a gene at a particular locus, or position, on a chromosome. Different alleles can produce variation in inherited characteristics and behaviors.

The non-random association of alleles at different loci, which can indicate that the loci are physically near each other on the chromosome and may be inherited together.

A condition when one gene influences two or more seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits, which can complicate the understanding of genotype-phenotype relationships.

A variation in a single base pair in the DNA sequence among individuals. SNPs can contribute to the variability of a trait or susceptibility to diseases.

A measurable component that is unseen by the unaided eye, along the pathway between the gene and disease, it helps to identify genetic determinants of complex behaviors or diseases.

A phenomenon in which sections of the genome are repeated and the number of repeats can vary between individuals in the population. CNVs can influence gene expression and phenotypic traits.

The situation in which environmental factors affect individuals differently, depending on their genetic makeup. This interaction is key to understanding the full range of behaviors and psychological traits.