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Themes of Development Developmental Issues on which theorists often disagree.

Themes Idiographic versus Normative Differences

Developmental Themes Development proceeds: a.Through stages so that the individual changes rather abruptly into a different kind of person than she/he was in an earlier stage. b.In a variety of ways – some stage-like and some gradual or continuous. c. Continuously – in small increments without abrupt changes or distinct stages.

Continuity versus Discontinuity Continuity: linear development - each development builds on previous developments. Continuous change. Discontinuity: series of discrete steps or stages. Abrupt, qualitative changes in development.

Developmental Themes People are basically a.Active beings who are the prime determiners of their own abilities and traits. b. Passive beings whose characteristics are molded either by social influences (parents, other significant people, and outside events) or by biological changes beyond their control.

Passive versus Active Child Organism is either passively shaped by external forces in the environment or plays an active role in their own development.

Developmental Themes Biological influences (heredity and maturational forces) and environmental influences (culture, parenting styles, learning experiences) are thought to contribute to development. Overall, a.Biological factors contribute far more than environmental factors b.Biological factors contribute somewhat more than environmental factors c.Biological and environmental factors are equally important. d.Environmental factors contribute somewhat more than biological factors. e.Environmental factors contribute far more than biological factors.

Nature versus Nurture What is the relative importance of biological and environmental factors in development?

Ethological Theory Ethology: study of how the evolution of a species influences the behavior and development of that species. –Natural selection (Darwin)

Morning Sickness as an Adaptation Might there be some adaptive value to pregnancy sickness? (e.g., Flaxman & Sherman, 2000; Profet, 1992).

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, food aversions It corresponds to the time in prenatal development when the embryo is most susceptible to effects of teratogens

Modern women acquire aversions to foods that are high in toxins (e.g., meat, coffee, alcohol)

Morning Sickness Reduction in incidence of spontaneous abortions for women who experience pregnancy sickness

Species-specific innate behaviors Stereotyped in form Present without relevant experience that could have allowed it to be learned Universal for the species Relatively unchanged as a result of learning

Critical Period Relatively short period of time in which learning can occur. Must have certain experiences in order for normal development to occur. Permanent and irreversible effect. Sensitive Period: time that is optimal for certain capacities to emerge - especially responsive to environmental stimulation.

Imprinting

Systems Theory All developmental influences are equally important. Development is determined through interaction of all influences. Focus on process rather than product.

4 Levels of System Functioning –Microsystem: Immediate surroundings (e.g., family) –Mesosystem: The interrelationships between microsystems –Exosystem: Not directly experienced, but influential –Macrosystem: Larger social class and culture –Chronosystem: Changes across time

We are born with NEITHER negative or positive tendencies We are Actively Involved in Self-Development & the Environment Person & Environment are BOTH in a state of flux Nature & Nurture are BOTH influential Can have qualitative and quantitative change Most Development is NOT universal Many Dynamic Contexts: Social, Historical, and Cultural Bronfenbrenner: Developmental Issues