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ERIC Number: EJ625356
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-3920
Child Development and Evolutionary Psychology.
Bjorklund, David F.; Pellegrini, Anthony D.
Child Development, v71 n6 p1687-1708 Nov-Dec 2000
Argues that an evolutionary account provides insight into developmental function and individual differences. Outlines some assumptions of evolutionary psychology related to development. Introduces the developmental systems approach, differential influence of natural selection at different points in ontogeny, and development of evolved psychological mechanisms. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Influences, Evolution, Individual Differences, Infants, Nature Nurture Controversy, Parent Influence, Play, Sex Differences, Student Adjustment
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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