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Ravich- Shcherbo I. V., Maryutina T. M., Trubnikov V. N., Belova E. S., Kiriakidi E. F.
Psychological predictors of individual development
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Individual characteristics were twice (at an age
of 2,3 years and at an age of 7,8 years) diagnosed
in 36 twin pairs. For the former two, Baily scales
(intellectual development and behavior evaluation)
were used; for the latter — Stanford — Binet test
(intellect), Torrance test (creativity), Liders
test (school readiness). Mother's characteristics
were evaluated too (intellect, extra-version,
neuroticism). Children's weight at birth was
registered. Predictors were found by means of
multiple regression analysis. A predictor's value
was the highest when it was connected to the same
variable as the response or when it was of a
complex nature. It can be assumed that predictors
are connected to the responses by common genetic
factors.
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