Lecture 4 Developmental Disabilities (University of Windsor) January 15, 2025 PDF

The Department of Psychology Developmental Disabilities PSYC-3230-01 Winter 2025 January 15, 2025 Lecture 4 Dr. Philip W. R. Ricciardi, C. Psych. Adjunct Associate Professor I acknowledge that I am on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this...

The Department of Psychology Developmental Disabilities PSYC-3230-01 Winter 2025 January 15, 2025 Lecture 4 Dr. Philip W. R. Ricciardi, C. Psych. Adjunct Associate Professor I acknowledge that I am on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this area since time immemorial. This territory is within the lands honored by the Wampum Treaties; agreements between the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Lenni Lenape and allied Nations to peacefully share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Specifically, I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi) and Huron/Wendat Peoples. I am dedicated to honoring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Announcements Each set of lecture slides will contain an announcement slide. This typically will be the third (3rd) slide. This slide will contain relevant information about the course, such as content of exams, when readings are uploaded to Brightspace, etc. Before e-mailing either me or the GA, please refer to this slide as it will likely answer your question. Importance of neurodevelopmental processes Each one of the systems listed contribute to the manner in which the individual understands and processes events in his/her environment. Dependent on the demands of the specific situation, different systems will predominate. As all of the systems are used to varying degrees, to function effectively in our environment, it is important to obtain an accurate assessment of each of these systems. It is critical to determine whether or not the individual is experiences strengths and/or needs in each of these The basic model: Atkinson & Shiffrin, 1968 A little more detail…. Human Memory Function Sensory Short Term/ Long Term Memory Working Memory Memory (< 1 “) (