PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Harry Harlow, Object Permanence, Cognitive Development
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Experience based on direct, sensory experiences with the world. Object permanence is significant i. e. object has to be within sensory reach. Able to classift objects according to properties such as size, value, shape, or some other physical characteristic. For example, knowing that x is more than y which is more than z. Involves the development of advanced cognitive processes such as abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking. Children"s abilities are responsive to their social environment. Vygotsky"s zone of proximal development - guidance from adults, and scaffolding. Need for attachment - bond between individuals. Harry harlow introduced concept of physical comfort/attachment . He conducted a monkey study and concluded that an attachment is based on feeling secure, not have needs fulfilled. Children should be exposed to very little body contact. Strange situation - mary ainsworth observed how infants behave when exposed to different experiences that involve anxiety and comfort.
