behavioral genetics

noun(used with a singular verb)

an interdisciplinary field studying the effects of genetics and hereditary factors on animal and human behavior.

Also called behavior genetics.

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How to use behavioral genetics in a sentence

Intuitive behavioral genetics may sometimes be reliable in sizing people up, but should hardly be the only thing you rely on.
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