Robert Plomin
Robert Plomin (born February 20, 1948) is an
American-British psychologist and
geneticist best known for his research in
behavioral genetics and the genetic basis of
cognitive abilities, personality, and mental health. Since 1994, he has been a Research Professor at the Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre (SGDP), a department in the
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at
King’s College London. Plomin is widely recognized as an influential figure in behavioral science, particularly for his leadership in the ''
Twins Early Development Study'' (TEDS) and for advancing the use of
molecular genetics in
psychology. A ''
Review of General Psychology'' survey, published in 2002, ranked Plomin as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th century. He is the author of several books on
genetics and
psychology.
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