Task 7- Developmental psychology

Question 1

what are the two types of twins

Answer 1

identical (monozygotic) and fraternal (dizygotic)

Question 2

how do twin studies help when studying human development?

Answer 2

they allow researchers to examine the role of genes in the development of a trait or disorder. Comparisons between monozygotic and dizygotic twins are conducted to evaluate the degree of genetic and environmental influence on a specific trait

Question 3

how does play contribute to development

Answer 3

permits the expression of developing motor skills, enhances children’s social and cognitive development through their interaction with others and with different materials

Question 4

what was Piaget’s theory behind play and its association with development

Answer 4

play offered the opportunity for children to master and practise skills at different stages of development
peers are thought to be major agents of socialisation (equal status)

Question 5

what was Parten’s theory

Answer 5

found that preschool years there was an increase in associative and cooperative play and a decrease in solitary and parallel play