On Necessary and Specific Capabilities in Evolution and Development.

Bickhard, Mark H.

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Publication Date: 1979

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On Necessary and Specific Capabilities in Evolution and Development.

Bickhard, Mark H.

Human Development, v22 n4 p217-24 1979

An argument is presented showing that the postulation of psychological capabilities that are jointly necessary to and specific to other capabilities involves strong theoretical commitments that have not generally been recognized. Examples are drawn from language development and evolution. (SS)

Descriptors: Biological Influences, Developmental Psychology, Evolution, Language Acquisition, Opinions, Psycholinguistics

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Language: English

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