[1] In Misbehaving Science, Panofsky argues that eugenics was reinvented in the mid-20th century as behavior genetics, and that this was done in the hope of curing many social problems such as crime and homelessness.

"[3] Panofsky also contends that behavior geneticists have reacted to disappointing research results in molecular genetics by simply lowering their expectations.

[10] New Scientist's Kate Douglas wrote that in Misbehaving Science, Panofsky tells the story of the development of behavior genetics "with wonderful insight".

[2] Tal Arbel of Tel Aviv University wrote that the book "offers an original, sharply intelligent and timely analysis of the historical conditions, social mechanisms and cultural forces" that led to the development of behavior genetics.

[5] Another favorable review appeared in New Genetics and Society, where Northwestern University sociologist Mariana Craciun described the book as "detailed and compelling".