Developmental Area Flashcards
Core studies (developmental area)
1
Q
What does the developmental area assume?
A
- Development is influenced by both internal and external factors
- Our behaviour changes as we develop
- Development happens in stages
2
Q
Who are the psychologists who studied external influences on children’s behaviour?
A
Bandura (1961) and Chaney (2004)
3
Q
What are some strengths of the developmental area?
A
- Useful applications to real life
- Looks at individual and situational influences on behaviour
4
Q
What are some weaknesses of the developmental area?
A
- Research often uses children which could be unethical
- Deterministic
