8 Questions
What does the study of comparative psychologists concerning the gaining of knowledge focus on?
Learning
Which aspect of animal behavior is the study of orientation by comparative psychologists concerned with?
Reactions to light, heat, and other forces
What does the field of developmental psychology primarily study?
Changes in behavior throughout an animal's lifetime
Who is known for supporting maturational theory and finding a set developmental pattern in children's behavior?
Arnold Gesell
Which theory of child development emphasizes the role of maturation, especially of the nervous system?
Maturational theory
What does reproductive behavior in animals entail?
Mating habits and caring for young
In developmental psychology, what do many specialists focus on studying?
Children or adolescents
What are the four main theories that psychologists use when researching child behavior according to the text?
Maturational theory, psychoanalytic theory, learning theory, cognitive theory
Study Notes
Comparative Psychology
- Focuses on the gaining of knowledge, specifically how animals acquire, process, and use information to adapt to their environment.
Animal Behavior
- Orientation is a key aspect of animal behavior studied by comparative psychologists, which involves the ability of animals to locate and move towards specific stimuli or objectives.
Developmental Psychology
- Primarily studies human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Maturational Theory
- Supported by Arnold Gesell, who found a set developmental pattern in children's behavior, emphasizing the role of maturation, especially of the nervous system.
Developmental Theories
- Four main theories used by psychologists to research child behavior:
- Maturational theory (emphasizes the role of biological maturation)
- Environmental theory (emphasizes the role of environment and experience)
- Interactional theory (emphasizes the interaction between biology and environment)
- Constructivist theory (emphasizes the active role of the child in constructing their own knowledge)
Reproductive Behavior
- In animals, entails the entire range of behaviors involved in producing offspring, including courtship, mating, parental care, and so on.
Developmental Psychology Focus
- Many specialists focus on studying the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children, as well as the various factors that influence their development.
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