Dec 07 2023 90 mins
Robert Joseph Plomin CBE FBA is an American/British psychologist and geneticist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Plomin as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th century.
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https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-How-DNA-Makes-Press/dp/0262039168
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/robert-plomin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Plomin
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Psychological Concepts and Genetics
00:19 Debunking the Concept of Jungian Archetypes and Typologies
01:02 The Misconceptions of Genetics and Dichotomies
01:56 The Shift from Determinism to Probability in Genetics
02:19 The Problem with Typologies and Psychiatric Classifications
03:03 The Myth of Myers Briggs and Other Personality Tests
04:58 The Role of Genetics in Predicting Job Performance
05:50 The Shift from Treatment to Prevention in Medicine
09:18 The Impact of DNA Testing on Insurance Policies
19:55 The Future of DNA Testing in Dating and Relationships
36:32 The Role of Genetics in Child Rearing and Obesity Prevention
40:06 Motivation and Environment Management
40:30 The Problem with Parenting Industry
40:49 The Influence of Talent and Parenting
41:16 The Misconceptions about Parenting
41:56 The Impact of Genetics on Mental Health
42:34 The Role of Genetics in Personality and Behavior
43:08 The Influence of Parenting Styles on Children's Development
43:58 The Importance of Genetics in Parenting
46:04 The Role of Genetics in Intelligence and Achievement