The first law of BG takes a hit
The first law of behavior genetics (BG) states that everything is partly heritable. Everything means everything, not just height and intelligence but how you hold your beer cans, your fears, your ability to exert self-control. Everything. New research involving school suspensions provides a hit to this law. The authors analyzed data from over 1,000 twins […]
Would you eat the marshmallow?
Your ability to delay gratification, to forego the immediate in anticipation of later rewards, is an important predictor of life success. Children who have better self-control grow up into adults who have less financial troubles, are less likely to be convicted of a crime, are less likely to start smoking, less likely to drop out […]