orthogenetic principle

orthogenetic principle

the hypothesis that development of all aspects of functioning (including cognition, perception, etc.) progresses from lack of differentiation to increasing differentiation, articulation, and hierarchic integration. [proposed in 1957 by Heinz Werner]

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ocular apraxia

ocular apraxia see oculomotor apraxia.

dual encoding

dual encoding see dual representation.

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