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McConnell, Susan – 1981
In an attempt to accommodate each of two perspectives (nature versus nurture) in the formulation of a developmental framework, two complementary approaches to developmental theory are presented. First, consideration is given to what is now known about the developmental process in general (thought out in terms of the question "Where is the…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Environmental Influences, Genetics, Individual Development

Plomin, Robert; Petrill, Stephen A. – Intelligence, 1997
Genetic research on intelligence has moved beyond the nature-nurture controversy to investigate developmental change and continuity, associations among cognitive abilities, and the developmental interface between nature and nurture. Advances in molecular genetics are leading to a new era of research. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Genetics, Heredity, Individual Development

Eaves, Lindon J.; Carbonneau, Rene – Developmental Psychology, 1998
Illustrates contribution of genetic and environmental factors to differential ratings of within-family behavior and environmental differences. Maintains that, assuming differential ratings are a linear function of underlying trait differences, it is simple to recover within-family statistics, offering a more legitimate basis than comparing mean…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Family Environment

Gottlieb, Gilbert – Developmental Psychology, 1991
In contrast to earlier notions, a systems view of an organism's development sees genes as only one component in a hierarchy of influences that produces finished traits and differentiation. Developmental canalization proceeds from genes, behavior, and environment as well as from the coaction of these factors. (BC)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Influences

Turkheimer, Eric; Gottesman, Irving I. – Developmental Psychology, 1991
Notes that psychologists' interest in behavioral development concerns individual differences in behavior. Explores complexities of genetic and environmental determination of development, and of canalization. Intelligence is considered as an example of the canalization of human behavior. (BC)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Influences, Experience
Rowe, David C. – 1994
This book examines socialization science, which is the empirical effort to understand how children acquire traits from their families and cultures. This work proposes that one part of the family influence process--broad differences in family environments, except for those that are neglectful, abusive, or without opportunity--may exert little…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Children, Context Effect, Environmental Influences
Sabatella, Maria Lucia Prado – Gifted Education International, 1999
Explores research on the concepts of intelligences and giftedness. Considers the importance of the brain, its organization and functions, different theories about intelligence and the possibility of boosting it, and changes that occur in brain structure as a consequence of the interactions between genetic traits and experiences. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Children, Cognitive Development

Reiss, David – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1995
Recent data suggest that genes influence three domains of great importance to family researchers: (1) developmental outcomes; (2) family variables that are thought to influence those outcomes; and (3) covariance between measures of family process and developmental outcomes. Influence of genes on variances and covariances challenges current…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior, Biological Influences, Developmental Stages
Mehler, Jacques; Dupoux, Emmanuel – 1994
Noting that beyond the individual variations among humans, there is a body of mental abilities common to every human being, this book examines the debate among researchers about the extent to which humans are "preprogrammed," and suggests a new scientific psychology of human development. By examining experimental data obtained from…
Descriptors: Adults, Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Development
Feldhusen, John F. – Gifted Education International, 1994
This paper offers a model of the nature and development of talents, which views genetic factors as determining potential strengths and setting limits and views abilities, aptitudes, and intelligences emerging as a result of experiences, motivations, and styles. Specific talents are characterized by precocity, creative insight, a functional…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creative Development, Creativity, Educational Environment