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Genes Brain Behav March 2018 PMID 29152902

The genetics of human personality.

S Sanchez-Roige, J C Gray, J MacKillop, C-H Chen, A A Palmer

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The discussions reflect a predominantly positive engagement with the scientific findings, exemplified by mentions of the heritability of personality traits ranging from 40% to over 70%, and references to genetic studies. The tone varies from casual remarks to serious academic reflections, which contributes to a moderate score in interest and impact as the community explores how genetics influence personality and behavior.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the genetic influence on personality traits, with several citing studies that support this view.

InterestHigh interest

The participants show high interest, referencing literature, scientific concepts, and including personal academia reflections.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement by debating genetic contributions and quoting research, but lack deep analysis or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall discussions seem to reinforce scientific consensus about genetics and personality, with some posts emphasizing the importance of this understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Human personality traits are stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are partly inherited, as shown by twin and family studies, and can predict mental health outcomes.
  • Research suggests that traits like neuroticism share a common genetic basis with psychiatric conditions such as depression.
  • Advances in genetic research, including various study methods, are helping to identify the complex, polygenic nature of personality traits and their links to mental disorders.]
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Jan 13, 2024 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 4,197 followers View post →
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Sharon Furiosa
@sfhater · X

Advances in cognitive neuroscience have shown that these assumptions aren't true. Emotion is intricately intertwined with cognition, and crucial to how humans learn. It also turns out that personality traits have a significant genetic component. https://t.co/dLV0IU75Gk https://t.co/QGSIdcpynr

Sep 28, 2020 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 4,050 followers View post →
Oscar Alb
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@corpseintherain @juan_dla_mancha @_Witch_of_Aeaea @ActualGeniusInt @zaelefty https://t.co/Fjm5T1LFoE

Jan 10, 2024 · 2 likes · 128 followers View post →
Calypso
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@QuestionAbyss I’ll read that later thanks G. I’ve found another that I’ve been reading, but dare I show it you

Oct 9, 2025 · 1 like · 2,248 followers View post →
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Your DNA Shapes Your Entrepreneurial Edge 40–60% of personality traits are genetic. Know your strengths, understand your team, and make smarter business decisions. https://t.co/kc2SEmBMxu #melbourne #inspirepreneur #australia

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Calypso
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@QuestionAbyss I’ll read that later thanks G. I’ve found another that I’ve been reading, but dare I show it you

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@Gooboberti @Rayleigh21212 @sweeneydailyx I imagine it came up frequently between the scientists writing this review article https://t.co/fdTgt61Ylp

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Chewing Gum Mental
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@LawStudygram @Trineetyc_ (...) contradiction avec des recherches qui ont démontré que les différences interindividuelles s'expliquait à 50% au MINIMUM par des facteurs génétiques (et je n'ai même encore abordé l'expérienciel). Preuves : - https://t.co/ptvRDJpncn - https://t.co/a9XfbwE7fe

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Jacob Eckel
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@yacineMTB Personality traits are hereditary: https://t.co/wPwjQ8OH87

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Andrés De Bon Marche
@Jose_Andres_Mtz · X

@AlexRockMarx87 Ou contraire mon ami. Si existe un moderado factor genético en la herencia de la personalidad https://t.co/yd2zgLGGyC

May 13, 2024 · 1 like · 1,867 followers View post →
Mr. Morgan
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@xicoliro2023 @LeviKaique https://t.co/iJp5FhxUYE

Apr 15, 2024 · 25 followers View post →
Jyggalag, Princess of Order
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@davidanagy3 @An_Aria_Blooms https://t.co/8Ju4EOPfzp A decent amount of personality is indeed determined by genetics

Apr 3, 2024 · 8,213 followers View post →
PaulaGhete
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@anu141 https://t.co/tA0o1Ypxhw https://t.co/x2a9SHyqaN https://t.co/EMmsVj31mN https://t.co/0y1DHtEzZh

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@sunfleurbelle · X

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Jan 13, 2024 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 4,197 followers View post →
Oscar Alb
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@corpseintherain @juan_dla_mancha @_Witch_of_Aeaea @ActualGeniusInt @zaelefty https://t.co/Fjm5T1LFoE

Jan 10, 2024 · 2 likes · 128 followers View post →
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@kngcole_ · X

The genetics of human personality - PMC https://t.co/E6ZEKIFIeR

Oct 29, 2023 · 450 followers View post →
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May 11, 2023 · 1 like · 464 followers View post →
Mónica
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@unfollow_commie @juanrallo @Rml99 @Agonzagom @astur_23 @lockcda @aanyunchained @CdmxCiudad @aasmbb @el_fundido @armesillaconde @Absalom421 Buenos días, Unfollow. Se ha encontrado que la personalidad sí posee una carga genética. Y la personalidad sí incluye tendencias en el comportamiento. No son lo mismo, ciertamente, pues la personalidad involucra muchos aspectos más. https://t.co/Uf2B0ZYi7v

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Natalie
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@alec_dilanchian @lakshyaag Sure, there's a ton of literature around the topic, will have to dig out my old uni papers for my own original sources but from a quick google here's a few to dig into https://t.co/nIx2nITP8w https://t.co/N1IiRsQbHP https://t.co/ngqn26am95 https://t.co/lqU7911CnY

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@BeezyManzell @CounsellingSam @KGuilaine Some personality traits are most definitely genetically past down and determine behavior. https://t.co/Nc5z8JLFdy

May 16, 2022 · 293 followers View post →
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Celtic-Films
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"The genetics of human personality" "studies have showed that personality traits are moderately heritable" https://t.co/tKqTLjB4pM The genes that created America and its Constitution came here for freedom of religion and politics (Mayflower Pilgrims, Founding Fathers). https://t.co/REzhqJIKwZ

Jan 6, 2021 · 4,067 followers View post →
Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
@Roswitamind · X

The genetics of human personality https://t.co/9xxRuKobRz

Oct 7, 2020 · 1,286 followers View post →
Martin Ferrini
@mferrini · X

RT @sfhater: Advances in cognitive neuroscience have shown that these assumptions aren't true. Emotion is intricately intertwined with cogn…

Sep 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,284 followers View post →
hippazoid
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RT @sfhater: Advances in cognitive neuroscience have shown that these assumptions aren't true. Emotion is intricately intertwined with cogn…

Sep 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 201 followers View post →
Veronica Schanoes
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RT @sfhater: Advances in cognitive neuroscience have shown that these assumptions aren't true. Emotion is intricately intertwined with cogn…

Sep 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,174 followers View post →
Sharon Furiosa
@sfhater · X

Advances in cognitive neuroscience have shown that these assumptions aren't true. Emotion is intricately intertwined with cognition, and crucial to how humans learn. It also turns out that personality traits have a significant genetic component. https://t.co/dLV0IU75Gk https://t.co/QGSIdcpynr

Sep 28, 2020 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 4,050 followers View post →
Alel
@AngeloAlel · X

@AgentSmutnooka To nie jest takie łatwe, że 60 i 40. Pewne zaburzenia osobowości i choroby są dość ściśle uwarunkowane genetycznie (nawet do 70%). Wada prowadząca do ADHD, czyli zaburzeń hormonalnych też ma istotny wpływ na osobowość. Tak jako ciekawostka: https://t.co/8nG7e3qjGE

Nov 27, 2019 · 802 followers View post →
Dr. Marty Slothflipper
@Verb2B · X

@coffee_minion @concit1USA Go to google scholar and search for heritability of personality traits. I'll start you off: https://t.co/UgTd1T6Q2C

Jun 23, 2019 · 215 followers View post →
Adia Al-Mutairi
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Mar 25, 2019 · 419 followers View post →