20th Century psychology: Empiricism vs. Rationalism Flashcards

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John B. Watson & B.F Skinner

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studied the impact of environment on child development.

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This theory suggests:

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children are born blank slates, influenced by life experiences.

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Watson & Skinner:

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highlighted the importance of empirical experience on development.

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Noam Chomsky:

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proposed a nativist view of development, claiming children are born with a language acquisition device.

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