DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY - A BEHAVIORAL GENETIC PERSPECTIVE

The study of developmental behavioral genetics has become increasingly popular over the last several decades as the study of biological infl uences on behavior has become more accepted in psychology in general. This special issue of Developmental Neuropsychology is a testament to the fact that there has been an increase in the number of researchers who are interested in the study of genetic influences on behaviors fro m a neuropsychological perspective. The inclusion of a behavior geneti c perspective in neuropsychological research allows a more in-depth ex ploration of the ways in which both heritable and environmental influe nces affect basic biological behaviors, which opens the way for a grea ter understanding of the gene-brain-behavior pathway. The articles tha t comprise this special issue take a neuropsychological perspective as they explore a variety of topics across a range of ages. Thus, this i ssue provides a unique forum for a discussion about the behavior genet ic and neuropsychological aspects of development.