Quantum biology is the study of how quantum mechanical phenomena; coherence, entanglement, tunnelling, and superposition, operate in living biological systems and influence biological function. It bridges the gap between the quantum world of atoms and subatomic particles and the classical biological world we observe macroscopically.
The DNA-Self theory proposes that each new-born enters the world with a pre-populated schema network, this is a complete developmental blueprint encoded in genetic material, shaped by prenatal environment, containing latent traits, skills, and associated needs awaiting activation through exploration.
There is the suggestion that the phenomena of Imaginary Friends, seen in many children around the globe, very often fitting into that child’s acceptable world-view, but often found concerning, by their parents, could be externalised projections from their own mind. Some kind of imaginative overlay, but with the ability to offer additional insight to the child, by adding a second, or third view to any situation.
The social intuitionist theory, primarily developed by Jonathan Haidt, posits that moral judgments are driven by rapid, automatic intuitions rather than conscious, rational reasoning
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development proposes that children progress through four distinct stages of intellectual growth, each characterized by unique ways of thinking and understanding the world
This article looks into the basic family relationship, as driven by our genetic need for connection, support, nurturing and protection. We then propose a typical dysfunctional scenario, based on parents that are avoidant of that connection. It proposes that this scenario will result in children that will include a scapegoat, who may well develop C-PTSD based Stockholm Syndrome, before they are old enough to verbalise their long-term abuse. It also introduces a new term – Puppy-dog Syndrome, to describe one of the observable behaviours of children that have had this childhood.
Rogers’ View of the Self-Concept: Carl Rogers described self-concept as the organised set of perceptions and beliefs a person holds about themselves. He believed that the “real self” (the authentic, innate self) often diverges from the “ideal self” (the self shaped by external expectations), and the gap between the two can lead to psychological distress.
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