Lifespan Development: Psychological Perspectives

Question 1

What areas does the biological perspective focus on in development?

Answer 1

Stages of development/areas of development

Question 2

Overall, what does the behavioural perspective focus on in development?

Answer 2

How environmental factors influence psychological development
Eg. Parenting style

Question 3

What areas does the behavioural perspective focus on in development?

Answer 3

The stage of development or the type of learning

Question 4

Overall, what does the cognitive perspective focus on in development?

Answer 4

How cognitive development occurs and the factors which influence development of cognitive abilities

Question 5

What is the specific focus of the cognitive perspective in development?

Answer 5

Early cognitive development and cognitive decline, as few developmental changes occur during adulthood

Question 6

Overall, what does the socio-cultural perspective focus on in development

Answer 6

How specific environmental factors (gender, race etc) affect development
eg culture, developmental influences within societies and cultures

Question 7

Overall, what does the biological perspective focus on in development?

Answer 7

How biological factors (heredity) influence psychological developments
Eg. The role of the brain and nervous system in development.