Causal mechanisms of behavioural development

by Jerry A. Hogan, Johan J. Bolhuis

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How does behaviour develop in humans and animals? What are the causal mechanisms governing this behaviour? These important questions are addressed in this book. All the significant conceptual and empirical advances in the study of behavioural development are discussed in this volume by a wide range of scientists from different disciplines. A special feature of the approach taken here is that learning, as studied by experimental psychologists, is considered to be one process contributing to the development of the individual from conception to death. The brain's development is also discussed in relation to behavioural processes. . The book is dedicated to Jaap Kruijt, whose pioneering approach to the study of causal mechanisms of behavioural development has inspired many workers in this field. It will be an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates and researchers in animal behaviour, psychology, and neuroscience.

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The book is titled "Causal mechanisms of behavioural development." How does the emphasis on "causal mechanisms" rather than simply describing behaviour fundamentally alter our understanding of how behaviour unfolds in individuals? What are the practical implications of this distinction?
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With contributions from various disciplines, how did the book's interdisciplinary approach enhance or challenge your previous notions about behavioural development? Can you recall an instance where insights from one field (e.g., neuroscience) significantly clarified a concept typically addressed by another (e.g., psychology or ethology)?
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The authors highlight considering learning as "one process contributing to the development of the individual from conception to death." How does this perspective broaden or shift your understanding of "learning" itself? In what ways might this continuous developmental view change how we approach education, therapy, or even personal growth?

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