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The internalization of physical constraints from a developmental perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 August 2002

Horst Krist
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerlandhkrist@genpsy.unizh.ch

Abstract

Shepard's internalization concept is defended against Hecht's criticisms. By ignoring both Shepard's evolutionary perspective and the fact that internalization does not preclude modularization, Hecht advances inconclusive evidence. Developmental research supports Shepard's conclusion that kinematic geometry may be more deeply internalized than physical dynamics. This research also suggests that the internalization concept should be broadened to include representations acquired during ontogeny. [Hecht; Shepard]

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2001 Cambridge University Press

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