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Who were the two main groups involved in the early debate of developmental psychology?
Who were the two main groups involved in the early debate of developmental psychology?
- The maturationists and the behaviourists (correct)
- The nativists and the environmentalists
- The cognitivists and the constructivists
- The sensory theorists and the reinforcement theorists
According to the maturationists, what was the main causal factor in development?
According to the maturationists, what was the main causal factor in development?
- Cognitive processes
- Environmental stimuli
- Social interactions
- Biological maturation (correct)
What was the main causal factor in development according to the behaviourists?
What was the main causal factor in development according to the behaviourists?
- Behavioral reinforcement (correct)
- Biological maturation
- Social learning
- Cognitive development
Which approach had little to say about thinking or internal representations in developmental psychology?
Which approach had little to say about thinking or internal representations in developmental psychology?
Who emphasized the importance of thinking and internal representations in developmental psychology?
Who emphasized the importance of thinking and internal representations in developmental psychology?
What was the predominant debate in early developmental psychology?
What was the predominant debate in early developmental psychology?
What was the main causal factor in development according to the maturationists?
What was the main causal factor in development according to the maturationists?
Who were the main proponents of the behaviorist approach in early developmental psychology?
Who were the main proponents of the behaviorist approach in early developmental psychology?
Which theme became more important in developmental psychology with the emergence of cognitive psychology?
Which theme became more important in developmental psychology with the emergence of cognitive psychology?
Which approach had little to say about thinking or internal representations in developmental psychology?
Which approach had little to say about thinking or internal representations in developmental psychology?
Study Notes
Early Debate in Developmental Psychology
- The two main groups involved in the early debate were the Maturationists and the Behaviourists.
Maturationist Approach
- According to the Maturationists, the main causal factor in development was biological maturation, emphasizing the role of genetics and biology.
Behaviourist Approach
- According to the Behaviourists, the main causal factor in development was environment, focusing on learning and external factors.
Approaches and Their Focus
- The Behaviourist approach had little to say about thinking or internal representations in developmental psychology.
- In contrast, the Cognitive approach emphasized the importance of thinking and internal representations in developmental psychology.
Predominant Debate and Key Figures
- The predominant debate in early developmental psychology was between the Maturationists and Behaviourists.
- The main proponents of the Behaviourist approach were John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner.
Emergence of Cognitive Psychology
- With the emergence of Cognitive Psychology, the theme of thinking and internal representations became more important in developmental psychology.
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Test your knowledge of Piaget's theory of cognitive development with this quiz. Explore the key concepts, experiments, strengths, and criticisms of Piaget's sensorimotor theory.
