FMST 210 Chapter 1: Ch.1 IQ.docx
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Child = sinful; parents = intervene to correct child"s immoral tendencies. (b) rousseau innate goodness. All human beings naturally good and seek out experiences to help them grow. Children only need nurturing and protection to reach full potential. Good development when no environmental interference; poor outcome when encounter frustration. Child = good; parent = nurture and protect. (c) locke blank slate. Empiricism: humans possess no innate tendencies and all differences among humans due to experience. Children have blank slate molded by adults and childhood environment. Since the 1930s philosophical ideas have been translated into scientific theories. In turn, scientific theories are tested/evaluated using scientific research methods. Milestones of childhood similar to those in development of human species. Maturation" genetically programmed sequential pattern of change. Maturationally determined development occurs regardless of practice/training (ex. Infants walking: a brief history of the roots of psychology in canada (optional reading not on exams)
