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The neural basis of cognitive development: A constructivist manifesto.

Authors :
Quartz, Steven R.
Sejnowski, Terrence J.
Source :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences. Dec97, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p537. 20p. 16 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Analyzes the neural mechanisms of cognitive development according to the point of view of constructivists. Relationship between neural growth mechanisms and environmentally derived neural activities; Description of the representational properties of the cortex; Development of constructive learning.

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Subjects :
*COGNITION
*CONSTRUCTIVISM (Psychology)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0140525X
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behavioral & Brain Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
391869
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X97001581
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