The War Between the Words. Biological Versus Social Evolution and Some Related Issues.

Wispe, Lauren G.; Thompson, James N., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ140534

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Publication Date: 1976

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The War Between the Words. Biological Versus Social Evolution and Some Related Issues

Wispe, Lauren G.; Thompson, James N., Jr.

American Psychologist, 31, 5, 341-347, May 76

Presents an overview of the contributors' reactions and summarizes the controversies which arose from the 1975 APA presidential address. Thoughts on behaviorism as well as evolutionary theory in American psychology are also presented. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Altruism, Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Evolution, Genetics, Social Behavior, Social History, Social Influences, Summative Evaluation, Theories

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