It should be highlighted that genes do not directly link to behaviour. As Pellegrini and others (2007: 271) suggest, there are many steps between genetic

activity and production of proteins and behaviour in a ‘complex system with possibilities of short-term and long-term feedback loops’.

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Playground poetry refers more to the style and production of this play and language rather than the location of its use.

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Although as Rose (2005) highlights perhaps the notion of homeostasis is better represented by the phrase ‘homeodynamics’ which suggests that stability

is achieved through dynamic processes and the ability to respond to continuously changing environmental conditions. McEwen (2000; 2007) suggests that

the term ‘allostasis’ may be a better term for the process of keeping organisms alive and functioning through maintaining stability through change and

promoting adaptation and coping.

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