PSYC 335 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Developmental Psychology, Tabula Rasa, Psychosexual Development
22 Feb 2018
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Psyc 335 - chapter 1: background & theories: developmental psychology: concerned with changes in behaviour & Developed & employed a wide range of new research techniques abilities that occur as development proceeds. A progression of change in a certain direction. Goals of developmental research: (i) description: identify children"s behaviour at each point in their development (ii) explanation: determine the causes & processes that govern developmental change. All are born equal, & their mind is a tabula rasa (a blank slate ) Development follows a predictable series of stages that are guided by an inborn timetable. Whatever knowledge a child does not possess innately is gains gradually through interactions with their environment, guided by their own interests & level of development. Everyone is born into a speci c cultural community with a shared language & historical traditions, which in turn shape the minds of the members of the community.
