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Brad Jesness has added an update

Mar 24,2021

Most &quot;up-front&quot;, well-argued-for cognitive-development (ontogeny) view/approach (theory) in Psychology's History

The [ Project- ] associated Ethogram Theory is the most &quot;up-front&quot; , well-argued-for/justified, empirical theory in Psychology's History. It is a cognitive-development theory, good not only for Developmental Psychology, but for ALL Psychology (because the progressively unfolding cognitive/behavioral patterns and patterning, as Piaget would assert, make-up the &quot;container&quot; system for all significant behavior patterns (aka ALL &quot;behavior&quot;)). BASIC perceptual shifts, at key points of cognitive advancement, are the true proximate causes/conditions of/for the stage-wise/levels-wise development (truly well-defined, actual hierarchical developments). Thus, it addresses the most significant ontogeny (and as occurring across domains). If someone reads all the associated writings, you will find NOT a single relevant aspect of SCIENCE is over-looked (plus MANY other poorer concepts (and associated 'models') are addressed to make contrasts). This theory has near-specific hypotheses (just &quot;near-specific&quot; ONLY because some discoveries must be made to make the hypotheses fully clear and specific -- NOT a weakness of theory, but an expected reality ; the &quot;directions&quot; for discoveries are clearly indicated). ALL CONCEPTS, and all hypotheses yielded, are empirical/testable/verifiable/falsifiable because ALL behavior PATTERNS outlined are founded/grounded IN OVERT BEHAVIOR PATTERNS (with at least their beginnings or inceptions associated with KEY, distinct OVERT BEHAVIOR PATTERNS). This Theory well-places itself for overall evaluation. If someone finds time to read everything (1000 pages+), at the very least they will get an excellent introduction to behavior SCIENCE (&lt;- here, a true science, with actual, real, true empirical foundations (and ultimately JUST THAT -- as is needed for real, true understanding), just like physical sciences): This is because it &quot;touches all science bases&quot;; plus, the associated overt-behavior patterns and patterning are possible discoveries that will be as important as ANY heretofore (finishing Piaget should be &quot; big deal&quot; -- even though the issues have been overlooked or &quot;forgotten&quot; now, over the decades). [ Some views evolved or changed over the years, but it is all sensible even though it got better. ]

Brad Jesness has added an update

Mar 20,2021

My final Crucial Question for the Behavioral Sciences (and Biology)

My Last Question for behavioral sciences : Psychology has to decide one of 2 ways : EITHER: (1) the Ethogram Theory of major cognitive developments with ontogeny is correct OR close to correct __OR__ (2) There is NO meaningful (OR assessable **) cognitive development in childhood (0 - 18+ yr old) . SO PICK: Is there ontogeny OR IS THERE NONE (_or_ it is hopeless to believe one will ever find evidence of it) CHOOSE !! ** Clarification: By assessable, I mean: much seemingly, or actually, moving towards/to DISCOVERING true proximate causes. -------------------------- I have written essays most days for the last 5+ years and my first big paper was 1985 ( https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286920820_A_Human_Ethogram_Its_Scientific_Acceptability_and_Importance_now_NEW_because_new_technology_allows_investigation_of_the_hypotheses_an_early_MUST_READ ) -- see associated Project and the Project Log there (Updates). Otherwise for more, perhaps, start with https://www.researchgate.net/post/Why_an_ethological-developmental_theory_of_cognitive_processes_and_of_cognition AND https://www.researchgate.net/post/Can_you_realize_top-down_and_bottom-up_ARE_THE_SAME_THINGS_at_important_junctures_IN_ONTOGENY_child_development AND https://www.researchgate.net/post/Psychology_THEORY_I_think_Ive_been_TOLD_with_The_Logic_of_Consistent_Theories_is_First_Order_Logic_Cesar_Rodrigues_just_a_bit_MORE_that OR a collection those three, with several more, totaling 15 pages (i.e. short): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349870341_FINAL_CLEAR_ADHERANCES [( ALL writings VERY AI/AGI friendly.)]

Brad Jesness has added an update

Mar 5,2021

Where it might be best to begin reading the Project-associated essays

Where it might be best to begin reading the essays associated with this Project Where to recommend you begin? Perhaps, here: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Why_an_ethological-developmental_theory_of_cognitive_processes_and_of_cognition OR/and one may start here : FINAL CLEAR ADHERANCES