PSY 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Tabula Rasa, Original Sin, Ageism
12 Feb 2018
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In the 19th century, they focused on age-related change in early childhood. In the 20th century , they realized that age-related changes occured throughout. 19th century people focused on science to understand development life. Original sin : augustine; born with a selfish nature, must overcome it. Empiricism - mind of a child is a blank slate. All differences among humans are due to experience. Adults can make kids into whatever they want them to be. Adult personalities due to childhood environment, not overcoming inborn tendencies. Innate goddess- all humans are good and look for experience to help them grow. Children need nurturing and protection to reach full potential. Kid turns out good if environment does not interfere with their attempts to nurture their own development. Infants don"t need to be taught how to walk. Genetically programmed sequential pattern of change- maturation. Norm-referenced tests : see if children are developing at normal rate.
