[Psychology 2040A/B] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (72 pages long!)
29 Nov 2016
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1 year = language and can express themselves with many words. 2-3 years can combine more single words. Psychological development refers to systematic changes in the structure and function of perception, thinking, and behavior. (ptb) Individual development is simply a replaying of evolution. Many modern views emphasize the importance of evolution. Settlements throughout middle east, asia, europe, and central america. Our basic understanding of natural world revolutionized. Both biological and cultural forces shape development. Developmental psychology systematic study of behaviours and mental activities over time. Systems views development concerned with many systems (biology, physical, sociocultural) Psychosocial 8 stages to meet society demands. Bioecological development is from broader biological, social, cultural systems. Dynamic systems development = interaction of many processes. Development change in size and differentiation of structures over time. (process of growth and differentiation) Understanding biology helps us understand the 2 aspects of change that occur in development: growth and differentiation processes.
