Psychology 2040A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Tabula Rasa, Empiricism, Classical Conditioning

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2040A/B
• Professor: Alexander Meyer

Document Summary

Development: all physical/psychological changes human undergoes in a lifetime. Theory: set of ideas that help organize/explain observable phenomena. Roles of nature & nurture: debate on whether which one influences more important cause of implications of developmental outcomes of parenting practices, school etc, recognizes that both are essential to mold what the child becomes. Sociocultural context: unique customs, values and beliefs on proper way to rear child. Continuous: new attained thinking, language etc are characterized by gradual, small advances eg. problem solving stems from ability to remember more pieces of info. Stages: development progression, transitions as 1 stage ends a new one begins and stable periods where beh"r change very little. Individual differences: child face both genetic/environmental resources will respond in different ways resilient children able to effectively resist negative consequences of risk. Usually are relaxed, self-confident allows them to respond to difficult situations. Tend to have close relationship w/at least one adult.