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If babies were isolated, would they develop their own language?
This question would require an experiment that cannot ethically be conducted, but it is interesting.
Wikipedia has an article on historical attempts at language deprivation experiments:
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If babies were isolated, would they develop their own language?
While no cases of complete isolation of a group of children seem to exist, idioglossia (language invented and spoken by only one person or very few people) in twins is well documented and appears to ...
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Isn’t nature caused by nurture?
I think you are too focused on the words "nature" and "nurture". These words are imperfect labels, chosen for alliteration.
The "nature vs nurture" "debate" or ...
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What's a simple definition for reactive attachment disorder?
The beginnings of theories based on attachment regarding long and short term interpersonal relationships is Attachment Theory which was started by John Bowlby. Attachment Theory is primarily applied ...
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How does architecture impact cognition and mental health?
Although this paper is not grounded in neurobiology "Up speeds you down. Awe-evoking monumental buildings trigger behavioral and perceived freezing" by Joey et al. should be a good starting point for ...
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How does architecture impact cognition and mental health?
I managed to find some newspaper articles and research that touch this topic, claiming that indeed more traditional architecture has positive influences on health and well-being, although these ...
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Is there a way to test brain activity/aptitude on a measurable scale in order to identify a suitable occupational aptitude?
According to the United States Armed Forces, it is possible. They do something similar to what you propose with the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. However, according to the section "Test ...
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Nature vs. Nurture
Actually, you are misunderstanding twin studies when it comes to shared vs. non-shared environments. These are defined only in terms of outcomes:
The environmental influences on personality are ...
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If babies were isolated, would they develop their own language?
Christine Kenneally asks a number of famous linguists this question and gives all their answers side by side at the end of her book "The first word" (2007). There's not really much consensus! Some say ...
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Does the informational content of the mind determine its structure?
I don’t think the question of whether the informational content of the mind determines its structure can be answered definitely by referring to current standard psychology or neuroscience references ...
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Any study related to intimacy with nature and link with how it affects hormones or other chemical equations of brain?
The positive impact of natural scenery on individuals well being has been well studied. I found a few studies looking at the physiological effects of viewing natural scenes.
Electroencephalography (...
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