PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Special Period, Behaviorism, Innatism
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Refers to systematic changes in individual that occur between moment of conception and death. If development = systematic changes individual experiences, science of development = study of these changes. Identify pattern occur in human development and then explain inwhat and why. Child development: field of study that seeks to account for gradual evolution of child"s cognitive, social and other capacities first by describing changes in child"s observed behaviour, then uncover the processes and strategies that underlie these changes. Modern society view child as very important period. Have laws and regulations that suggest children must be valued. Eg. free public schooling, always care and protect for them. Culture see children as warranting great deal of attention, care and shelter from harm. 600 bc to 400 ad -- regarded by modern historians as period of great enlightenment. Severe punishment and sexual exploitation was common and not considered wrong or cruel. During period, children sold as labours, sexual servants, etc.
