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Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology. The key concepts. Children are not born with the same abilities as an adult. Abilities must be part maturation, part learning Can you think of examples?. Children LEARN certain behaviours . Two theories of learning 1. Conditioning 2. Social learning theory.

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Developmental Psychology

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  1. Developmental Psychology The key concepts Developmental Key Concepts

  2. Children are not born with the same abilities as an adult • Abilities must be part maturation, part learning • Can you think of examples? Developmental Key Concepts

  3. Children LEARN certain behaviours • Two theories of learning • 1. Conditioning • 2. Social learning theory Developmental Key Concepts

  4. Conditioning • Children will continue to do things if their behaviour is reinforced • Rewards & punishments Developmental Key Concepts

  5. Social Learning Theory • Children’s role models have a big impact on their behaviour • We imitate what we see Developmental Key Concepts

  6. Other theories – maternal deprivation • Maternal deprivation may influence quality of relationships in later life • We need to “bond” with a mother figure early on Developmental Key Concepts

  7. Other theories - repression • Painful childhood experiences may be repressed but affect later thoughts/behaviour • Often associated with childhood abuse Developmental Key Concepts

  8. Freudian Theories • Freud claims progression through the Oedipus/Electra Complex • We come to terms with being sexually attracted to our parents! • This process forms strong moral conscience (the “Superego”) Developmental Key Concepts

  9. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • Were they cared for as a young child? • (What does a child learn about life by growing up in an uncaring environment?) Developmental Key Concepts

  10. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • What behaviours were reinforced? • (Parents can reinforce behaviours without realising it) Developmental Key Concepts

  11. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • What type of people were their role models? • (role models can come from the home, neighbourhood, school or media) Developmental Key Concepts

  12. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • What did they learn from watching TV or DVDs? • (what about the Internet or video games?) Developmental Key Concepts

  13. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • Did they get through their Oedipus Complex successfully? • (Elektra Complex for girls) Developmental Key Concepts

  14. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • Has the child repressed memories that affect their behaviour? Developmental Key Concepts

  15. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • Was the child deprived of a stimulating environment? Developmental Key Concepts

  16. Can a person’s behaviour be explained by early experiences? • Did the child suffer an early trauma that may be affecting the unconsciously for years afterwards? Developmental Key Concepts

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