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Psychology's relation to biology
qualitatively distinct levels
pp. 95-105
Abstract
Biology is construed as a broad substratum which is necessary for psychology but which does not strictly determine it. This model of "relative autonomy' is supported by evidence from human genetics, neurophysiology, sexual behavior, and aggression. Psychology's relative autonomy is contrasted with animal behavior and neonatal activity, and is shown to be the source of our creativity, freedom, intelligence, individuality, and culture.
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Mos Leendert (1988) Recent trends in theoretical psychology: proceedings of the second biannual conference of the international society for theoretical psychology, april 20–25, 1987, banff, Alberta, canada. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 95-105
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-3902-4_10
Full citation:
Ratner Carl (1988) „Psychology's relation to biology: qualitatively distinct levels“, In: L. Mos (ed.), Recent trends in theoretical psychology, Dordrecht, Springer, 95–105.