The self as phenotype

Self-awareness is viewed here as the phenotypic expression of an interaction between genes and the environment. Brain and behavioral development of fetuses and newborn infants are a rich source of information regarding what might constitute minimal self-awareness. Research indicates that newborns ha...

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Published in:Consciousness and cognition 2011-03, Vol.20 (1), p.109-119
Main Author: Rochat, Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain - embryology
Brain - growth & development
Brain - physiology
Brain development
Child Development - physiology
Child, Preschool
Consciousness
Ego
Emotions - physiology
Genotype & phenotype
Humans
Infant
Infant and child development
Infant, Newborn
Phenotype
Self Concept
Self-awareness
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