Family history of psychiatric disorders shapes intellectual interests, study suggests

Friday, January 27, 2012 - 00:30 in Psychology & Sociology

A family history of psychiatric conditions such as autism and depression could influence the subjects a person finds engaging, new research suggests. Although preliminary, the findings provide a new look at the oft-studied link between psychiatric conditions and aptitude in the arts or sciences.

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