PSYC4570 (Behavioral Genetics) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.5/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Explores the genetic basis of behavior. Behavioral genetics is considered to lie at the intersection of psychology and genetics and is a dynamic field with plenty of possibility. Offers students an opportunity to hone and develop a stronger foundation in the principles of Mendelian, population, and quantitative genetics. Studies the genetic basis for sleep, social behavior, responses to environmental stimuli, learning, memory, addiction, and the etiology of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Data updated October 2026.