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Twin Mythconceptions: False Beliefs, Fables, and Facts about Twins

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Availability:In StockContributor:Nancy L. SegalPublish date:2017-02-01Pages:334
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Academic PressISBN-13:9780128039946ISBN-10:128039949UPC:9780128039946Book Category:PsychologyBook Subcategory:Developmental, Physiological Psychology, PersonalityBook Topic:ChildSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.15Product ID:SCY9JD0QZE

Twin Mythconceptions: False Beliefs, Fables, and Facts about Twins sheds new light on over 70 commonly held ideas and beliefs about the origins and development of identical and fraternal twins. Using the latest scientific findings from psychology, psychiatry, biology, and education, the book separates fact from fiction. Each idea about twins is described, followed by both a short answer about the truth, and then a longer, more detailed explanation. Coverage includes embryology of twins, twin types, intellectual growth, personality traits, sexual orientation of twins, marital relationships, epigenetic analyses, and more. Five appendices cover selected topics in greater depth, such as the frequency of different twin types and the varieties of polar body twin pairs. This book will inform and entertain behavioral and life science researchers, health professionals, twins, parents of twins, and anyone interested in the fascinating topic of twins.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Academic PressISBN-13:9780128039946ISBN-10:128039949UPC:9780128039946Book Category:PsychologyBook Subcategory:Developmental, Physiological Psychology, PersonalityBook Topic:ChildSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.15Product ID:SCY9JD0QZE
Segal, Nancy L.: - Dr. Nancy L. Segal is currently Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton and Director of the Twin Studies Center. She has authored over 250 scientific articles and book chapters, as well as seven books on twins, most recently, Deliberately Divided: Inside the Controversial Study of Twins and Triplets Adopted Apart. Her 2012 book, Born Together-Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota twin Study, won the 2013 William James Award from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Segal has received several international awards, including the James Shields Award for Lifetime Contributions to Twin Research (International Society for Twin Studies) and the International Making a Difference Award (Multiple Births Canada). She is also the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Wang Family Excellence Award from California State University. Dr. Segal has contributed to national and international media, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has been a frequent guest on national and international television and radio programs, such as the Today Show, Good Morning America, the Martha Stewart Show, the Oprah Winfrey Show and The Forum (BBC).
Publisher: Academic Press

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