PSYC 2060U Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Scientific Method, Measuring Instrument, Classical Conditioning
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Slide 3: frameworks organizing theoretical perspectives on human development, there are numerous theories. Theory set of concepts and propositions to organize, describe and explain existing observations. *frameworks presented in a chronological order historic recent frameworks. Biological and maturation framework physical maturation, 8 stages children are most active. Environmental and learning framework behaviour is modified from both positive and negative behaviours. Adults are the ones that shape the upbringing of the child, it is molded by their environment. Constructivist framework development is due to biological and environmental influences, changes occur in qualitative shifts. Interaction child has an active role within development. Experience is a form of understanding the world. **piaget"s stages of cognitive development child"s understanding while going through stages constructs slowly. All children go through the same stages (universal stages) Cultural-context framework development is a combination of biological and environmental influences. *can be used for framework that children are passive, learn their culture from adults and environment; internal and external.
