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Personality and socialization aren't the same thing.

Personality and socialization aren't the same thing.

Steven Pinker
Personality, Socialization
"A biological understanding of human nature". Edge Interview, www.edge.org. September 18, 2017.

So no, it's not all in the genes, but what isn't in the genes isn't in the family environment either. It can't be explained in terms of the overall personalities or the child-rearing practices of parents.

Steven Pinker
Children, Practice, Personality
"A biological understanding of human nature". Edge Interview, www.edge.org. September 18, 2017.

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