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Norbeck, Edward – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The biological and the cultural aspects of human play are inextricably linked and mutually influence each other. (LH)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Biological Influences
Peer reviewedByers, John A. – Child Development, 1998
Maintains that the "getting into shape" hypothesis of explaining the inverted-U distribution of exercise play across age is likely incorrect. Argues that the biological study of human physical activity play, as recommended by Pellegrini and Smith (1998), will reveal whether physical activity play represents an example of…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences
Peer reviewedGray, Peter – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Argues for a greater and more explicit use of evolutionary theory in psychology courses. Provides examples of ways that this strategy can help students think critically about classic psychological theories, understand the importance of narrower domain-specific theories, and comprehend the rationales behind cross-species comparison in psychology.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences
