Intro

Question 1

Scientific inquiry

Answer 1

Problem solving that uses observation to describe what happens and theory to explain how/why it happens

Question 2

Human development

Answer 2

The study of the patterns and change, as well as the process of patterns and change’ during the lifespan

Question 3

What is the direction of change in human development?

Answer 3

Simple to more complex

Question 4

Define a theory

Answer 4

Logical concepts that are used to explain observations and contribute to the collection of knowledge

*account for the change taking place in the context of a changing environment

Question 5

Theory vs Statement vs Facts

Answer 5

Theories have to have extensive evidence to back them

Statements explain observations but doesn’t NEED evidence

Facts inspire research and are explained by theories but cannot be changed by theories

Question 6

Components of a good theory

Answer 6

1. Assumption with logic
2. Specific domain
3. Range of applicability
4. Constructs
   - unobservable but measurable
5. Hypothesis

Question 7

Components of a good theory

Answer 7

1. Assumption with logic
2. Specific domain
3. Range of applicability
4. Constructs
   - unobservable but measurable
5. Hypothesis

Question 8

Requirements of a good theory

Answer 8

1. Logical
2. Internally consistent
3. Parsimonious
   - simple explanation of development
4. Testable
5. Integrates old research
   - prove contribution through connections

Question 9

What should a theory of human development provide?

Answer 9

1. What is the direction and area of change over the lifespan?
2. What mechanisms account for growth?
3. What is the relevance of early experiences?
4. How do environmental and societal contexts affect development?
5. What factors will place a person at risk at specific periods in their life?
6. What are the implications for society and how does the theory inform/shape the practice?

Question 10

canalization vs plasticity

Answer 10

Canalization is the process of early experience shaping behaviour

Plasticity is the ability to adapt and the flexibility of animals at the psychological level

Question 11

Is change qualitative or quantitative ?

Answer 11

Both, change needs to explain both and how they’re integrated

Vocabulary development

Question 12

3 dynamic systems of human development

Answer 12

1. Psychological
   - learning
   - emotions
2. Biological
   - genetics
3. Social
   -culture

Question 13

Nature vs nurture

Answer 13

Nature consists of genetics and biological factors

Nurture consists of environmental influences on evelopment

Question 14

Nature vs nurture

Answer 14

Nature consists of genetics and biological factors

Nurture consists of environmental influences on evelopment