PSYC 190 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Upper Class, Extraversion And Introversion, Jean Piaget
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3 big reasons why science is best source for parenting: we don"t have much choice, we make choices bc we think they matter, the truth will set us free. Chimps reach physical maturity by age 8 or 0. Humans mature physically and cognitively into 20s w/ major brain structures. Parenting word increases in books around 1970s. Jean piaget recognized study of child development: media reports vs actual science, what are the actual data, how to make decisions with imperfect data. Module 1: nature vs nurture debate: what"s the debate, why are nature and nurture hard to pull apart, behavior genetics. Module 2: early learning: what is learning, language learning & bilingualism, preschool, screen-time, music lessons. Module 3: moral development: the golden rule and empathy, lying. 3: praise, punishment, religion and family structure. Module 4: psychological and physical health: autism, vaccination, the origin of vaccination fears.
