refers to the presumed phylogenetic influences inherent in the development of the individual
ARCHAIC INHERITANCE: "A person's archaic inheritance refers to phylogenetic influences that are important in mental development."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "ARCHAIC INHERITANCE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/archaic-inheritance/ (accessed January 27, 2023).