PSYCH 2AA3 Lecture 1: Lecture 1 -Developmental Psychology and Research Methods
8 Aug 2016
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Plato and aristotle both believed that schools and parents are responsible for teaching self- control. Aristotle (382-322bc) and locke (1632-1704: denied existence of innate knowledge. We are born with tabula rasa or blank slate: knowledge is rooted in perceptual experience, parents should instruct, reward and discipline children and relax their authority gradually as they grow. Plato (428-347bc) and rousseau (1712-1778: human senses are too fallible for existence to be source of knowledge, innate knowledge of concrete objects, like dogs, and abstractions like courage and love. Experiences trigger knowledge from birth: parents should provide and be responsive to children"s needs. Kick started in industrial revolution (19th century) by reformers who were against children working in hazardous conditions. Darwin"s theory of evolution, prompted scientists to write baby biographies (child evolution: often subjective, and conclusions were made with minimal evidence, paved way for analytic research. Pioneers: stanley hall theories of child development based on evolution.
