PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes -Longitudinal Study, Color Vision, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Most theories agree that both biological and environmental factors play a role in development. No major theories support either side of the extreme. Two types of theories for speed of development. Continuous (gradual), and discontinuous (gradual set of steps until new behaviors are sudden leaps). Most researchers look for a middle ground here as well. dynamic systems 4) contextual 5) ethological and evolutionary. 5 general approaches to field of child development: 1) structural organismic 2) learning 3) Structural organasmic perspective theoretical approaches that describe psychological structures and processes that undergo qualitative or stage-like changes over the course of development. Psychodynamic theory freud"s theory that development, which proceeds in discreet stages is determined largely by genetic makeup combined with environmental encounters and the interactions of the id, ego, and superego. Freud, interested in emotions and personality, piaget interested in thinking. Psychosocial theory erik erikson"s theory of development that sees children developing through a series of stages largely accomplishment in social environment.
