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nature definition
inborn,inherited factors gained genetically from biological parents e.g intelligence,hair colour
nurture
environment an individual is raised and lives include their experience e.g socail relationships
twins
due to sharing 100% of their DNA as they are identical twins, psychologists would be interested in exploring the nurture if they are separated at birth to see their differences.
identifying different attatchment styles and explain each step
secure
insecure resistant
insecure avoidant
sensitive period definitons
ideal window for development to occur,if it doesnt occur people can still learn it but it is harder. e.g learning how to walk,write, different language;n /
critical period definition
miss window,development does not occur. e.g eyesight,i notation of speech
what are the components for psychological development
emotional e.g developing sympathy
cognitive e.g problem solving
social e.g sharing toys
example of the components for psychological development interconnect
for example, i did not have a toy friend had a toy and sees i didn’t have one
kohlberg stages
what is the biopsychosocial model
reflects how biological,psychological and social factors interact to influence psychological development and well being.
what is a a biological example
what is a psychological example
what is a social example
what does it mean by mental well being
individual current psychological state, involving to the ability,to think,process info and regulate emotions.
what is a psychosocial crisis
- a psychosocial crisis is a personal conflict an individual faces in adjusting to society
What is Maturation
Physical changes that occur across the lifespan (biological factors). Changes occur automatically as the body matures.
what is an experience-expectant learning?
Refers to situations in that all members of this specie, would experience normally e.g learning to speak your native language
experience-dependent learning
This refers to a form of learning that can occur at any time in an individual’s life. Example: Learning to read and write in your native language.
assimilation meaning with regards to piaget
The process whereby new experiences are combined with existing schemata (basic blocks of knowledge). For example, learning what a car is and referring to all motor vehicles as cars.
accommodation meaning with regards to piaget
When a child has a new experience, it causes the schemata to change or modify. For example, learning the difference between a truck and a car.
piagets theory
pre conventional
-punishment and obedience
conventional
realtionships and conformity-approval from family and friends
post conventional
social contract-societies rules and laws
invididual principles and conscience-abstract ethical principles
