PSYCH211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Social Learning Theory, Albert Bandura, Child Development
29 Nov 2017
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Psych 211 chapter 1: history, theory and research strategies. Child development: area of study devoted to understanding constancy and change from conception through adolescence. Developmental science: all changes we experience throughout lifespan. Interdisciplinary: large storehouse of info about child development. Divided into 3 domains: physical, cognitive, and emotional and social, not really distinct, combined in an integrated holistic fashion, each domain influences and is influenced by the others. Prenatal period: from conception to birth, 9 month period, most rapid time of change. Infancy and toddlerhood: from birth to 2 years, dramatic changes in the body and brain, beginnings of language and first intimate ties. Early childhood: from 2 to 6 years, body more longer and leaner, motor skills, more self- controlled, morality evident. Middle childhood: from 6 to 11 years, learn about the world, athletic abilities, more logical thought processes, academic knowledge and skills.
