9 Questions
What is the primary difference between Western cultures and African cultures?
Their individualistic and collectivistic orientations
What is the role of culture in human development?
To ensure children acquire necessary attributes to become competent adults
What is the function of a theory in development?
To summarise and explain known facts, and predict future behaviour
What is the definition of culture?
A set of beliefs, norms, customs, and general way of life of a specific group of people
What is the role of parental practices in human development?
An important cultural influence in the socialisation of children
What is the definition of a developmental theory?
An organised set of ideas that explains and makes predictions about development
Which of the following is NOT a theoretical perspective on human development?
Economic perspective
What is the relationship between culture and human development?
Human development is a cultural process
What is the significance of context in human development?
It is a setting or specific environment in which development occurs
Study Notes
Study Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Development & Theoretical Perspectives
Domains of Human Development
- Physical Development: changes in the child's body, brain development, and motor skills
- Cognitive Development: how children acquire, process, and use knowledge to direct their behavior
- Personality Development: unique psychological, social, moral, and physical characteristics of an individual
- Social Development: interaction and relationships with others, including attachment, socialization, and moral development
Stages of Development
- Prenatal stage (foetal periods)
- Neonatal stage (2-4 weeks)
- Infancy (0-2 years)
- Early childhood (2-6 years)
- Middle childhood (6-12 years)
- Adolescence (puberty-adulthood)
Developmental Issues
- Nature vs. Nurture: biological vs. environmental factors in development
- Continuity vs. Discontinuity: gradual vs. stage-like development
- Passive vs. Active Involvement: role of children in their own development
- Universality vs. Cultural Context: cultural influences on development
Theoretical Perspectives on Human Development
- Biological Perspective: focuses on genetic and neurological factors in development
- Psychodynamic Perspective: emphasizes the role of unconscious thoughts and feelings in development
- Learning Theory Perspective: views development as a result of environmental factors and learning processes
- Cognitive-Developmental Perspective: focuses on how children construct knowledge and understand the world
- Contextual Perspective: considers the cultural and social context of development
Test your understanding of human development in a socio-cultural context, covering basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and developmental stages from conception to 18 years old. Evaluate your knowledge of different domains of development, life span stages, and child psychology goals. This quiz assesses your ability to explain developmental changes and predict behavior.
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