PSY-B - Psychology PSY-B 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-3: Social Learning Theory, Special Period, Dependent And Independent Variables
30 Jan 2017
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Nature and nurture- the degree to which genetic or hereditary influences and experiential or environmental influences determine the kind of person you are. Nature and nurture influence each other- nature and nurture are mutually interactive influences. Continuity vs discontinuity whether a particular developmental phenomenon represents a smooth progression throughout the lifespan (continuity) or a series of abrupt shifts (discontinuity). Universal vs context-specific development-whether there is one path of development or several. Biopsychosocial framework-a useful way to organize the biological, psychological and sociocultural forces on human development. Life-cycle forces and how they interact-all 4 forces must be considered in interaction. Neuroscience-study of the brain and nervous system, especially in terms of brain- behavior relationships. Theory-an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development. Psychodynamic theories-theories proposing that development is largely determined by how well people resolve conflicts they face at different ages.
