PSYB20H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6,9: Human Brain, Classical Conditioning, Long-Term Memory
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Behaviourist approach: approach to study of behavioural development that is concerned with basic mechanics of learning. Classical conditioning: learning based on associating a stimulus that. Psychometric approach: approach to study of cognitive development that seeks to measure the quantity of intelligence a person possesses. Intelligent behaviour: behvaviour that is goal oriented and adaptive to circumstances and conditions of life. Iq: psychometric test that seek to measure intelligence by comparing a test takers performance with standardized norms. Bayley sclaes of infant and toddler development: standardized test of infants and toddlers mental and motor development. Development quotient: standardized score calculated for each area measured by. Home observation for measurement of the environment: an instrument designed to measure the influence of the home environment on children"s cognitive growth. Early intervention: systematic process of providing services to help famielies meet young children"s developmental needs. Piagetian approach: approach to the study of cognitive development that describes qualitative stages in cognitive functioning.
