Nature Vs Nurture

Question 1

Maturation theory

Answer 1

Gesell argued, children go through the same stages of development, at their own pace

Question 2

Social learning theory

Answer 2

Bandas theory that children model behaviour by watching others

Question 3

Bandas four stages of learning

Answer 3

1) attention- a child will pay attention to one’s actions
2) retention- a child remembers the action
3) reproduction- reproduce the action aiming for the same reaction
4) motivation- depending on the response, a child will repeat this action

Question 4

positive and negative reinforcements

Answer 4

Positive:
- child is satisfied with the reaction (rewards)
-A child will repeat this behaviour
Negative:
- a child is dissatisfied with the reaction (punishment)
-A child is unlikely to repeat the action

Question 5

Banduras experiment

Answer 5

Bodo dolls, demonstrated that children learn and copy behaviour if they’re subjected to it

Question 6

criticisms of Banduras theory

Answer 6

it ignores the influence of biological factors and behaviour and develop (eg: hormones and genetics)

Question 7

three. Main points of maturation

Answer 7

1) development occurs in predictable, orderly sequences
2) development milestones are largely biological driven
3) environment plays, limited role in development regardless of their environment

Question 8

The Kellman triplets

Answer 8

Robbie:
• loving environment
• adventurous
David
• supportive environment
• outgoing
Eddie
• supportive environment
• friendly

Question 9

criticisms of maturation theory

Answer 9

PRA argue the child is more influenced by environmental factors