Genetic basis of intelligence | Discovery
Professor Robert Plomin explains the twin study method and how it is used to explore the genetic basis of intelligence
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- Clip length: 3'07''
- Broadcast year: 2015
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- Psychology | Individual Differences Psychology | Twin study of intelligence
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC World Service
- Programme: Discovery
- Episode: The Genetics of Intelligence
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