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Concepts of Epigenesis: Descriptive and Explanatory Issues. A Critique of Kitchener's Comments.
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Lerner, Richard M. – Human Development, 1980
Distinguishes between two types of explanation of epigenesis, predetermined and probabilistic, and proposes that the second type is more scientifically useful. (SS)
Descriptors: Biology, Developmental Psychology, Nature Nurture Controversy, Research Problems
Predetermined versus Probabilistic Epigenesis. A Reply to Lerner.
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Kitchener, Richard F. – Human Development, 1980
Discusses the legitimacy of the use of multiple definitions of epigenesis in developmental psychology, and of the modification of biological models to suit developmental psychology. (Author/SS)
Descriptors: Biology, Developmental Psychology, Models, Nature Nurture Controversy