Developmental Approach

Question 1

Strengths of Developmental Approach

Answer 1

Allows us to understand the effects of childhood

Area contributes to our understanding of the nature nurture debate
Allows us to measure behaviour over time

Question 2

Weaknesses of Developmental Approach

Answer 2

Due to nature of investigation , studies can often be based on qualitative data - subjective to bias

May focus on childhood = deterministic

Take a long time to conduct
Lots of resources

Lack generalisability - ignore cultural and historical influences

Question 3

As studies of Developmental Approach

Answer 3

Bandura

Samuel and Bryant

Freud

Question 4

A2 studies of Developmental Approach

Answer 4

Farrington

Question 5

Assumptions of Developmental Approach

Answer 5

All behaviour in adulthood is effected by experiences in childhood

Developmental changes are results of inherited factors (nature ) which include events that occur as a result of maturation such as puberty

Lifetime experiences (nurture ) which include interactions with other people