Developmental Approach

Question 1

What is the definition of developmental approach?

Answer 1

How people change and develop across their lifespan.

Question 2

Give 2 assumptions.

Answer 2

• people change and develop with age

* development is an interaction between nature and nurture

Question 3

Give 2 strengths.

Answer 3

• improved understanding of people at different ages and stages of development
• research can help us to positively influence children’s behaviour

Question 4

Give 2 weaknesses.

Answer 4

• development it hard to study scientifically

* raises ethical issues (consent)