NURS 1030 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Arnold Gesell, Child Labor Laws In The United States, American Psychological Association
20 Jan 2017
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Emphasized that the development nature of infant behavior. Believed that understanding early development enhanced understanding of the species. American journal of psychology (1st psychological journal) Early papers and text on child psychology. Views on adolescence (from beast to human) Conducted one of the first longitudinal studies (of gifted children) Following their intelligence over time cognitive development. Studies provided data relevant to changes across the lifespan. Theory of development based on maturational readiness. Discovery of germs and immunizations made it possible for children to. In 1930s and 1940s, research institutions at iowa, minnesota, columbia, Berkeley, and yale marked the emergence of child psychology as a true science with professionally trained practitioners. Had the idea of the research station from the agricultural stations around the state. Founding of the iowa child welfare research station (icwrs) Approached five presidents on two campuses in early 1900s. President thomas h. macbride and carl seashore. Bills were sent to iowa legislature and defeated (sought.
