Polygenic scores for social science: Clarification, consensus, and controversy.
Callie H BurtPublished in: The Behavioral and brain sciences (2023)
In this response, I focus on clarifying my arguments, highlighting consensus, and addressing competing views about the utility of polygenic scores (PGSs) for social science. I also discuss an assortment of expansions to my arguments and suggest alternative approaches. I conclude by reiterating the need for caution and appropriate scientific skepticism.