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ERIC Number: EJ327142
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Phrenoblysis: Real or Chimera?
Marsh, R. W.
Child Development, v56 n4 p1059-61 Aug 1985
Epstein (1974) claims evidence for regular two-year growth spurts in the development of brain and mind, a phenomenon he calls phrenoblysis. Unfortunately, repeated analysis of the data he presents as proof of his theory provides no support. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Cognitive Development, Data Analysis, Theories, Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Brain Development; Developmental Patterns; Phrenoblysis