developmental area

Question 1

principles of developmental area

Answer 1

Focuses on how behaviour changes over time.
Assumes that what happens when we are children
(early influences and upbringing) will shape our
behaviour as adults.

Question 2

concepts of developmental area

Answer 2

moral development, social learning
theory, operant conditioning (positive reinforcement,
negative reinforcement)

Question 3

applications

Answer 3

• parents to carefully manage what their
  children are exposed to on TV. For example,
  ensuring they do not see really violent TV shows
  or ones that include swearing, etc. as this could
  negatively influence the child’s behaviour
• parents showing children positive role
  models;
• rewarding children in school with stickers as a
  form of positive reinforcement