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Genetic and phenotypic associations between delay discounting, education, and reproductive timing align with predictions from fast-slow life-history theory. These findings suggest that behavioral tendencies related to impulsivity and future orientation share molecular genetic foundations with key life-history traits while leaving substantial scope for environmental influences.
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