Psychogeny: A Neglected Dimension in Teaching the Mind-Brain Problem.

Viney, Wayne; Woody, William Douglas

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Publication Date: 1995

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Psychogeny: A Neglected Dimension in Teaching the Mind-Brain Problem.

Viney, Wayne; Woody, William Douglas

Teaching of Psychology, v22 n3 p173-77 Oct 1995

Maintains that, although the relation of the mind to the brain is a common topic in teaching psychology; psychogeny, the study of the mind's origin, is a neglected problem. Outlines and discusses two theories: (1) identify theory; and (2) emergentism. Presents student reactions to psychogeny. (CFR)

Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Psychology, Higher Education, Individual Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perceptual Development, Psychology, Psychophysiology, Social Science Research, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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