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#1110 Willem Frankenhuis: Human Development in Harsh and Unpredictable Environments

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Resilience and Hidden Talents in Adversity

This chapter explores the interplay between resilience and hidden talents in human development, focusing on how skills can emerge from adversity. It examines the concept of phenotypic plasticity, illustrating how environmental factors influence traits and capacities in humans compared to non-human animals. The discussion also bridges life history theory in psychology with evolutionary biology, highlighting the nuances and challenges in applying these concepts across diverse contexts.

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