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Peer reviewedGottlieb, 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
