is the theory that some behaviours and genetics are hereditary whereas some arise after the full maturation of organs in the body, such as the neural system.
MATURATION HYPOTHESIS: "Some characteristics arise due to our genes, where's some characteristics, according to the maturation hypothesis arise due to the maturation of certain body organs."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "MATURATION HYPOTHESIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/maturation-hypothesis/ (accessed January 29, 2023).