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Intro
Define developmental psychology
Give an overview of ways development can be studied
Describe the different methods we use to study change
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different methods
Describe the tools we use to study development
Know how to ask a question on this module
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Piaget
Explain what a schema is and be able to describe examples of how schemas are developed
Describe Piaget’s stage theory of cognitive development including the key concepts and the milestones reached in each stage
Evaluate Piaget’s theory considering both its influence and limitations
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Vygotsky
Discuss how socio-culture can influence aspects of development
Explain why inner speech plays an important role in development
Describe what the ‘zone of proximal development’ and ‘scaffolding’ are and how they influence development and education
Discuss how socio-culture may play a role in children’s ability to delay gratification and in the development of motor skills
Compare and contrast Piaget and Vygotsky’s theories of development
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Nature / nurture
Define key terms in the nature nurture debate
Explain the methods used in studies on nature and nurture
Describe how the contribution of nature and nurture may vary across species
Explain to what extent infant face preferences are innate
Discuss the roles of nature and nurture in educational achievement, cognition and antisocial behaviour
Explain and apply the Genotype-Environment Interaction Theory
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Gender development
Explain the three-stage model of gender development
Describe and critically discuss the biological, cognitive, gender schema and social cognitive accounts of gender development
Give an overview of how parents, peers and marketing can influence gender typing in children
Critically discuss gender differences in mathematical thinking, special skills and aggression
Explain the male variability hypothesis and the gender similarity hypothesis
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Emotional development
Explain how positive, negative and self-conscious emotions emerge and develop
Discuss whether emotions are innate
Describe emotion regulation and why it is an important skill
Define temperament and its different components
Explain how temperament can be measured and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach
Discuss the role of other people, parents and culture in a child’s emotional development
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