Stagewise Development, Behavior Genetics, Brain Imaging, and a “Aha Erlebnis”

Article type: Review Article

Authors: Molenaar, Peter C.M.

Affiliations: Human Development and Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Peter C.M. Molenaar, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Psychology, Henderson 113, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA. E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: In this short contribution I introduce myself to the readership of the International Journal of Developmental Science by describing some high points in my scientific career, leading up to a major change in my perspective on the proper way to conduct empirical research in developmental science.

Keywords: stagewise development, catastrophe theory, behavior genetics, brain imaging, ergodicity

DOI: 10.3233/DEV-2012-11099

Journal: International Journal of Developmental Science, vol. 6, no. 1-2, pp. 45-49, 2012