Developmental Psychology: Locke to Rousseau
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What aspect of learning did Skinner emphasize in his behavioral studies?

  • Socialization
  • Cognitive development
  • Observational learning
  • Operant learning (correct)
  • What developmental aspect did Albert Bandura primarily emphasize in his research?

  • Cognitive stages of development
  • Social learning through modeling (correct)
  • Emotional intelligence development
  • Genetic influences on behavior
  • Which of the following best describes Jean Piaget's view of children in developmental psychology?

  • Passive learners absorbing information
  • Emotionally driven individuals
  • Scientists actively constructing knowledge (correct)
  • Blank slates responding to environmental stimuli
  • What criticism was directed at Piaget's methodology?

    <p>Lack of methods addressing other developmentalists’ approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key contributions of Skinner's research?

    <p>Application of behavioral techniques in education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Piaget's influence evolve throughout the history of developmental psychology in the U.S.?

    <p>He faced early rejection but was later revived in focus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of psychology has Bandura recently focused on?

    <p>Health psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant shift in developmental psychology research focus?

    <p>From child and adolescent studies to lifespan development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is often identified as the Father of Classical Developmental Psychology?

    <p>Jean-Jacques Rousseau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did baby biographies primarily consist of?

    <p>Descriptive accounts written by parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is credited with creating the first baby biography?

    <p>Dietrich Tiedemann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is frequently cited as beginning the modern child psychology movement?

    <p>The Mind of the Child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major theory influenced many Western developmental psychologists, including both European and American thinkers?

    <p>Theory of Evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following psychologists was inspired by Darwin and contributed to developmental psychology?

    <p>William Stern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethological school of development is associated with which of the following figures?

    <p>Konrad Lorenz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Rousseau's view of child development?

    <p>Development unfolds naturally based on an innate blueprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the Child Study Movement led by G. Stanley Hall?

    <p>Welfare of children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did G. Stanley Hall contribute to developmental psychology in the United States?

    <p>He linked the new psychology with the Child Study Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which journal was published by G. Stanley Hall that contributed to the field of developmental psychology?

    <p>Pedagogical Seminary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes James Mark Baldwin's contributions to psychology?

    <p>He was largely a theoretician and influenced both Vygotsky and Piaget.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of the approach known as evolutionary psychology?

    <p>It focuses on psychological traits as adaptations to environmental challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental theorist is often referred to as the 'Father of American Developmental Psychology'?

    <p>G. Stanley Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is associated with G. Stanley Hall's approach to child development?

    <p>Recapitulation theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect did Baldwin's stage theory initially focus on before expanding to include social development?

    <p>Cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Role of Environmental Influences

    • John Locke and later learning theorists highlighted the significant impact of the environment on human development.
    • Jean-Jacques Rousseau is recognized as the Father of Classical Developmental Psychology, advocating for the natural development of children through an innate blueprint.

    Baby Biographies

    • Early documentation of child development emerged through "baby biographies," often subjective accounts by parents.
    • Dietrich Tiedemann created the first baby biography in 1787, though it lacked subsequent research.
    • Wilhelm Preyer published Die Seele des Kindes in 1882, marking the start of modern child psychology by detailing his son's development.
    • Milicent Shinn's The Biography of a Baby (1900) remains one of the best-known American baby biographies.

    Influence of Darwin

    • Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species (1859) significantly influenced Western developmental psychology, emphasizing adaptation and individual differences.
    • Wilhelm Preyer inspired various European developmentalists, including Karl Bühler and William Stern.
    • Ethological development emerged from Darwinian principles, with contributions from Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen.
    • John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth's work on attachment stems from ethological approaches.
    • American psychologists G. Stanley Hall and James Mark Baldwin were notably influenced by Darwin's theories.

    Child Study Movement

    • The child study movement of the late 19th century promoted children's welfare and influenced laws on child labor and education.
    • G. Stanley Hall was a key figure, linking the movement to the scientific understanding of child development.
    • He established the first journal of developmental psychology, Pedagogical Seminary, in 1891, later known as the Journal of Genetic Psychology.
    • Hall authored Adolescence (1904) and Senescence (1922), broadening the scope of developmental psychology and earning the title "Father of American Developmental Psychology."

    Four Pioneer Developmentalists

    • James Mark Baldwin proposed an early stage theory of cognitive development, later expanding to social development.
    • B.F. Skinner, a behaviorist, emphasized operant conditioning and its application in behavior modification, particularly for children with autism.
    • Albert Bandura shifted the focus towards social learning theory, highlighting modeling and its effects on behavior, aggression, and altruism.

    Genetic Epistemology of Jean Piaget

    • Jean Piaget's theories became central to American developmental psychology, especially in the 1970s.
    • He viewed children as active learners (scientists) who construct complex understandings of the world through distinct developmental stages.
    • Criticisms arose regarding his methodology and engagement with other developmentalists, yet his impact remains significant in the field.

    Life-Span Psychology

    • Initial developmental psychology predominantly centered on childhood and adolescence, with some early explorations into life-span development.
    • Recent trends advocate for a comprehensive understanding of development across an individual's entire life.

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