Dynamic modeling, chaos, and cognitive development.
We provide an introduction to the essential constructs involved in dynamic modeling. These constructs are then related to issues in psychological development. In particular, we discuss stages, states, sequences, and pure transition models as well as cross-sectional and longitudinal experimental designs. We conclude that transition is a key invariance in development and that single subject, longitudinal designs are essential in studying the dynamics of ontogeny.
Howe
M L
ML
Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.
Rabinowitz
F M
FM
D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D017711:Nonlinear Dynamics; D012107:Research Design; D013997:Time Factors