SOCI 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: The Blank Slate, Tabula Rasa, Neurology
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Chapter 1: independent questions: the scientific study of human development, define developmental psychology. developmental psychology the scientific study of age- related changes in our bodies, behaviour, thinking, emotions, social relationships, and personalities, philosophical roots. Identify the key ideas offered by: (a) the doctrine of original sin, For centuries, the christian doctrine of original sin has influenced western world views on human development. This doctrine teaches that all humans are born with a selfish and stubborn nature because of the sin of adam and eve in the garden of eden. Even when people do good works, this doctrine says, they do so for selfish reasons. For example, a man may give money to charity so that others will admire him. (b) rousseau, Rousseau claimed that all humans have innate goodness. This view asserts that all human beings are naturally good and seek out experiences that help them grow (ozman & craver, 1986).
