Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Developmental Psychology
This flashcard set explains the roles of nature and nurture in development, defining temperament as an innate trait. It introduces the concept of reciprocal socialisation and outlines key stages in the development of attachment during infancy, including the emergence of stranger anxiety and secure base behaviour.
Define nature and nurture.
Nature – sets out their course via gender, genetics, temperament and maturational stages
Nurture – shapes this predetermined course via the environment, parenting, stimulation and nutrition
Key Terms
Define nature and nurture.
Nature – sets out their course via gender, genetics, temperament and maturational stages
Nurture – shapes this predetermined course via the envi...
Define temperament.
Innate aspects of an individual’s personality, such as introversion/extroversion
What is reciprocal socialisation?
Socialisation is bidirectional, children socialise parents as much as parents socialise children
Outline the stages of the development of attachment.
0-3 months = infants prefer people to inanimate objects –indiscriminate proximity seeking e.g. clinging
3-8 months = smile discriminantly at mai...
What are the two types of attachment?
Secure attachment – the baby freely explores the room and shows happiness on mother’s return
Insecure attachment – little exploration and little...
How is attachment assessed?
Ainsworth’s strange situation test - it tests how babies and young children respond to the temporary absence of their mother
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Define nature and nurture. | Nature – sets out their course via gender, genetics, temperament and maturational stages |
Define temperament. | Innate aspects of an individual’s personality, such as introversion/extroversion |
What is reciprocal socialisation? | Socialisation is bidirectional, children socialise parents as much as parents socialise children |
Outline the stages of the development of attachment. | 0-3 months = infants prefer people to inanimate objects –indiscriminate proximity seeking e.g. clinging |
What are the two types of attachment? | Secure attachment – the baby freely explores the room and shows happiness on mother’s return |
How is attachment assessed? | Ainsworth’s strange situation test - it tests how babies and young children respond to the temporary absence of their mother |
Describe Piaget’s model of cognitive development. | Sensorimotor stage (0-2 years) |