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Genes, the environment, and the interaction of these two forces each play a large role in cognitive development. This '''transactional model of child development''', is the prevailing paradigm, stressing the dynamic interplay between individual- (genes, experience) and contextual-level (aspects of environment, culture) factors (Lewis)
 
Genes, the environment, and the interaction of these two forces each play a large role in cognitive development. This '''transactional model of child development''', is the prevailing paradigm, stressing the dynamic interplay between individual- (genes, experience) and contextual-level (aspects of environment, culture) factors (Lewis)
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Revision as of 19:50, 25 July 2012

Introduction

This article covers important concepts in early development and attachment. For development of a school-age child and adolescents see corresponding articles. Brain and CNS maturation is addressed in a dedicated article as well.

Important concepts

Genes, the environment, and the interaction of these two forces each play a large role in cognitive development. This transactional model of child development, is the prevailing paradigm, stressing the dynamic interplay between individual- (genes, experience) and contextual-level (aspects of environment, culture) factors (Lewis)

[Category:Development]