developmental area questions

Question 1

what are the two principles of the developmental area

Answer 1

the developmental area suggests that behaviours develop over out lifespan and may be in response to nurture or nature influences
individuals may change their thinking and behaviour systemically through crucial stages of development

Question 2

what are two strengths of this area

Answer 2

1)one strength of this area is that it recognises the behaviour changes in our life span
2)another is that it has practical applications

Question 3

what are two weaknessess of this area

Answer 3

1) research may break ethical guidelines
2)research often uses a longitudinal design

Question 4

one strength of this area is that it recognises that behaviour changes over our life span
finish the explanation and evidence

Answer 4

this adds to our understanding of the interaction between nature and nurture helping to identify important influences on childrens behaviour as they develop
Lee lying and truth telling

Question 5

one strength is that it has lots of practical applications
give the explanation and the evidence

Answer 5

findings from research can be used to help us positively influence children’s behaviour. In chaney’s study we learn that the fun-inhaler can actually improve medical adherence for young asthmatics.

Question 6

one weakness is that research may break ethical guidlines
finish the explanation and evidence

Answer 6

as children are often use das participants it is difficult to gain consent and protect children from harm. In Banduras study the sample was 72 children aged 37-69 months old

Question 7

Another weakness is that the researh is often a longitudinal design
give the explanation and evidence

Answer 7

over time subject attrtiion may occur leaving a smaller bias or sam[le, causing a reductino in population validity. Kohlbergs study as it goes on for 12 years