FMST 210 Lecture 1: Chapter 1 Independent Questions
5 Dec 2015
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Chapter 1: independent questions: define developmental psychology. Scientific study of age-related changes in our bodies, behavior, thinking, emotions, social relationships, and personalities: philosophical roots. Identify the key ideas and the implied parental responsibilities of: (a) original sin (christianity) augustine of hippo, all humans are born with a selfish/stubborn nature, to reduce this influence humans must seek redemption by leading a disciplined life. Parents must counteract this by restraining and correcting the child"s immoral tendency. (b) the blank slate (john locke) neutral (environment) nurture learning theories. Drew from empiricism (humans possess no innate tendencies all differences are attributable to experiences) saying a child"s mind is a blank slate. Adults can mold children into anything. (c) innate goodness (jean-jacques rousseau) good nature maslow"s theory ch. 2. All humans are aturally good and seek out experiences that help them grow. Children need only nurturing and protection to reach full potential. Good developmental outcomes come when the environment doesn"t interfere in attempts to nurture development.
