The Relationship Code is the report of a longitudinal study, conducted over a ten-year period, of the influence of family relationships and genetic factors on competence and psychopathology in adolescent development. The sample for this landmark study included 720 pairs of same-sex adolescent siblings--including twins, half siblings, and genetically unrelated siblings--and their parents.  Using a clear expressive style, David Reiss and his coinvestigators identify specific mechanisms that link genetic factors and the social environment in psychological development. They propose a striking hypothesis: family relationships are crucial to the expression of genetic influences on a broad array of complex behaviors in adolescents. Moreover, this role of family relationships may be very specific: some genetic factors are linked to mother-child relationships, others to father-child relations, some to relationship warmth, while others are linked to relationship conflict or control. The specificity of these links suggests that family relationships may constitute a code for translating genetic influences into the ontogeny of behaviors, a code every bit as important for behavior as DNA-RNA.

The Relationship Code: Deciphering Genetic and Social Influences on Adolescent Development (Adolescent Lives)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

PLOMIN, ROBERT

Neiderhiser, Jenae M.

Hetherington, E. Mavis

Reiss, David

Psychology & Counseling

Harvard University Press

The Relationship Code is the report of a longitudinal study, conducted over a ten-year period, of the influence of family relationships and genetic factors on competence and psychopathology in adolescent development. The sample for this landmark study included 720 pairs of same-sex adolescent siblings―including twins, half siblings, and genetically unrelated siblings―and their parents.Using a clear expressive style, David Reiss and his coinvestigators identify specific mechanisms that link genetic factors and the social environment in psychological development. They propose a striking hypothesis: family relationships are crucial to the expression of genetic influences on a broad array of complex behaviors in adolescents. Moreover, this role of family relationships may be very specific: some genetic factors are linked to mother–child relationships, others to father–child relations, some to relationship warmth, while others are linked to relationship conflict or control. The specificity of these links suggests that family relationships may constitute a code for translating genetic influences into the ontogeny of behaviors, a code every bit as important for behavior as DNA-RNA.

Reiss presents o new model of family interaction grounded in the subtle and complex way in which a family constructs its inner life and deals with the outside world. Based upon fifteen years of research, the book offers a new understanding of the covert processes that hold a family together and, with distressing frequency, pull it apart.

The family's construction of reality

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

David Reiss presents a new model of family interaction grounded in the subtle and complex way in which a family constructs its inner life and deals with the outside world. Based upon fifteen years of research, the book offers a new understanding of the covert processes that hold a family together and, with distressing frequency, pull it apart.

The Family's Construction of Reality

"One of the most refreshing and lively takes on the superhero genre I've seen in years."- Hugo award-winning author Tim Pratt Even supervillains have lines they dare not cross. If only the same could be said of heroes... For more than two decades, the sight of Doctor Fid's powered armor has struck terror into the hearts of hero and civilian alike. But when a personal tragedy motivates Doctor Fid to investigate a crime, a plot is uncovered so horrific that even he is taken aback. Haunted by painful memories and profound guilt, the veteran supervillain must race against time if he is to have any hope of confronting the approaching threat. Every battle takes its toll...but the stakes are too high for retreat to be an option. Read the supervillainous sci-fi action-thriller that is the winner of the 'Science-Fiction / Fantasy / Horror' category in the 2018 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize, a finalist in the 13th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, and a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.

Fid's Crusade (The Chronicles of Fid)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

David H Reiss

The reputation took decades to earn. He'd become the world's most feared supervillain But then he saved the world... News cameras had captured every moment of the battle in which the notorious Doctor Fid single-handedly averted an alien invasion. As details emerge, the public discovers how close the Earth had come to inescapable subjugation...or to complete annihilation. With the threat ended and those responsible brought to justice, questions arise as to what the future holds for Doctor Fid. There are many who now wonder if the veteran supervillain has changed his ways. There are many who think that Doctor Fid may not be a monster after all. New dangers arise, and through it all Doctor Fid must struggle to decide what role he will play. Will Doctor Fid choose to become the hero that the world needs? Or will he remain the villain that the world's heroes deserve? Any fan of the superhero genre will love this supervillainous novel. Read book two in the series that critics have called innovative, snarky and ridiculously fun

Behind Distant Stars (The Chronicles of Fid)

Last year, the notorious Doctor Fid waged a violent war to save the Earth from annihilation.Two months ago, the armored supervillain fought a vicious battle to save his city.Today, there is only one little girl in need of rescue.Pity any who stand in Doctor Fid's way. It has been more than two decades since the tragedy that led to the creation of Doctor Fid. The brilliant supervillain has since built weapons of legendary power and forged a terrifying reputation out of violence and misery. Even the mightiest heroes trembled at the sound of Doctor Fid's mocking laughter. But time had dulled the villain's rage, and the bloodiest years had become nothing but a bad memory. Now a new tragedy looms, and Doctor Fid must face his own inner demons before the old madness swallows him whole. Because--to prevent a repeat of his past--the Doctor Fid of yesteryear would have been willing to sacrifice anything or commit any horror. Even if it would have meant pulling the stars from the sky and tearing the very universe asunder.

Starfall (The Chronicles of Fid)

Fid's Crusade (Chronicles of Fid)

"One of the most refreshing and lively takes on the superhero genre I’ve seen in years." 
- Hugo award-winning author Tim Pratt\nEven supervillains have lines they dare not cross.\nIf only the same could be said of heroes...\nFor more than two decades, the sight of Doctor Fid's powered armor has struck terror into the hearts of hero and civilian alike. But when a personal tragedy motivates Doctor Fid to investigate a crime, a plot is uncovered so horrific that even he is taken aback.\nHaunted by painful memories and profound guilt, the veteran supervillain must race against time if he is to have any hope of confronting the approaching threat. Every battle takes its toll...but the stakes are too high for retreat to be an option.\nRead the supervillainous sci-fi action-thriller that is the winner of the 'Science-Fiction / Fantasy / Horror' category in the 2018 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize, a finalist in the 13th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, and a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.

David Reiss

Behind Distant Stars (Chronicles of Fid)

His reputation had been secure.He was the world's most feared supervillain!But then he saved the world...News cameras had captured every moment of the battle in which Doctor Fid single-handedly averted an alien invasion. As details emerge, the public discovers how close the Earth had come to inescapable subjugation...or to complete annihilation.In the aftermath, there are many who wonder if the veteran supervillain has changed his ways. There are many who think that Doctor Fid may not be a monster after all.Notoriety is important to many of Doctor Fid's long-term plans to punish the unworthy, and this shift in public perception threatens to undermine decades' worth of effort...But it also presents a tempting opportunity.New dangers arise, and through it all Doctor Fid must struggle to decide what role he will play. Can the notorious supervillain set aside his endless quest? Can Doctor Fid become the hero that the world needs?Or will he remain the villain that the world's heroes deserve?Any fan of the superhero genre will love this supervillainous novel. Read book two in the series that critics have called innovative, snarky and ridiculously fun!

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The Relationship Code: Deciphering Genetic and Social Influences on Adolescent Development (Adolescent Lives)

The Relationship Code: Deciphering Genetic and Social Influences on Adolescent Development (Adolescent Lives)

The family's construction of reality

The Family's Construction of Reality

Fid's Crusade (The Chronicles of Fid)

Behind Distant Stars (The Chronicles of Fid)

Starfall (The Chronicles of Fid)

Fid's Crusade (Chronicles of Fid)

Behind Distant Stars (Chronicles of Fid)