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Genetic Basis of Behavior--Especially of Altruism
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Blaney, Paul H.; And Others – American Psychologist, 1976
Presents pro and con comments with regards to 1975 APA presidential address under the heading of genetic basis of behavior--especially of altruism. Other comments are subsumed under the heading of biological versus social evolution, and the value of tradition. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Altruism, Behavior Development, Cultural Influences, Evolution
The War Between the Words. Biological Versus Social Evolution and Some Related Issues
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Wispe, Lauren G.; Thompson, James N., Jr. – American Psychologist, 1976
Presents an overview of the contributors' reactions and summarizes the controversies which arose from the 1975 APA presidential address. Thoughts on behaviorism as well as evolutionary theory in American psychology are also presented. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Altruism, Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Evolution