PSY E202 Lecture 21: Psy E202 Class 21
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Emphasizes context and the child"s active role in selecting and influencing those contexts. Importance of nature and nurture and the sociocultural context. One of the most serious threats to child development in the united states. More conflicts with peers and difficulties with academic work in elementary school. Individuals with a history of maltreatment are at risk for developing serious psychopathologies. 3-5% (5-8%) of children in the us have adhd. Children required to stay in class all day. Spend more time involved with media entertainment than they do in any other activity besides sleep and school. More than 60% of tv programs contain episodes of violence. Leads to a decrease in physical activity. Affluence can lead to higher levels of anxiety and depression. This model has made important contributions to thinking about development. Can be criticized for its general omission of specific biological factors. Review: explain the function of three personality structures proposed by freud, id, ego.
