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A holistic developmental theory requires better research techniques

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 1999

George F. Michel
Affiliation:
Psychology Department, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614-3504 [email protected] depaul.edu/~gmichel

Abstract

Research pragmatics, not a defective conceptual framework, supports modern biological reductionism. Conducting research to reveal the casual web underlying the multiple developmental pathways leading to any species-specific characteristic requires better research techniques than those commonly used. It takes much patience, time, and effort to gain even small glimpses of an answer to any developmental question.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
© 1999 Cambridge University Press

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