PSYC 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Myelin, 6 Years, Limbic System
15 Oct 2017
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Is there really a specific centre for each function: the areas of the brain are in constant interaction. Cause and effect: most research with humans is done with imagery equipment, the vast majority of the time involving correlational research designs. Maturation: biologically-driven growth and development enabling a sequence of predictable cognitive and behavioural changes, experience ( nature) can adjust the timing, but maturation (nature) sets the sequence. Mainly observable in: brain development, motor development. What is cognitive development: cognition refers to the mental activities that help us function, including, figuring out hoe the world works. Problem-solving storing and retrieving knowledge: understanding and using language jean piaget (1896-1980, (cid:449)e do(cid:374)"t sta(cid:396)t out (cid:271)ei(cid:374)g a(cid:271)le to thi(cid:374)k like adults, kids (cid:373)ake (cid:862)(cid:272)ute(cid:863) (cid:373)istakes. In this case by distinguishing horses and zebras. How does development occur: development is a combination of nature and nurture.
