Nature vs. Nurture in Human Development

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of the nature vs. nurture debate?

  • The role of schooling in personal development
  • The influence of heredity on development (correct)
  • The significance of family interactions on personality
  • The impact of environmental factors on development

What does 'nature' refer to?

  • Environmental factors
  • Interactions with family
  • Biological and genetic inheritance (correct)
  • Experiences in school

Which concept suggests that personality traits developed in the first 5 years predict adult personality?

  • Change
  • Stability (correct)
  • Passivity
  • Activity

What does the concept of 'passivity' suggest about a child's development?

<p>A child is simply shaped by genetic composition or environmental influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nurture' refer to?

<p>Environmental factors that influence an individual's development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which belief holds that children are active agents who shape, control, and direct their development?

<p>Activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Continuous and Discontinuous Development?

<p>Continuous development involves subtle and gradual change, while discontinuous development occurs in a series of distinct stages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who supports the relevance of a sequential process in which skills emerge at certain points of development and one's specific age?

<p>Erik Erikson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect encompasses changes in the body and includes growth, motor skills, and the development of organ systems?

<p>Physical Development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has been influential in understanding how children acquire language, reasoning abilities, and problem-solving skills as they grow?

<p>Lev Vygotsky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is often explored through attachments and emotional intelligence?

<p>Attachment theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does emotional development involve?

<p>Understanding and management of one's own emotions, and the ability to perceive and respond to the emotions of others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of child and adolescent development as a multidisciplinary field?

<p>Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social development involve?

<p>Acquisition of social skills, relationships, and an understanding of social norms and roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser