Describe and evaluate any two theories in developmental psychology. By Aimee Kaur This paper will focus on two theories in moral development within developmental Psychology. There are three components to our morality; these are emotional‚ cognitive and behavioural. Shaffer (1993) described morals as a “set of principles or ideals that help the individual to distinguish right from wrong and to act on this decision” In his book ’The Moral Judgement of the Child’ (1932)‚ Piaget states that ’all
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Explanations of Attachment – Learning Theory AO1: Learning Theory stated that all behaviour is learnt rather than innate and that we are born a ‘blank slate’. Behaviourists suggest that all behaviour is learned either through classical or operant conditioning. Classical Conditioning - Association Food produces pleasure‚ primary care giver (food giver) is associated with the food and becomes a conditioned stimulus. Operant Conditioning – Reward and punishment According to operant conditioning
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Attachment theories are important to consider as it has been backed up by theorists that unstable or interrupted attachments in childhood carry out into adulthood. A child/young person needs attachments with their caregivers in order to thrive in their environment. According to Bowlby‚ attachment patterns are formed in the context of early life experiences with caregivers‚ and maintained by later interpersonal relationships in adulthood. Attachment patterns become internalized
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formulated a great debate about whether there is a right or wrong way for a parent to raise their child (Taylor et al.‚ 2000) . Within developmental psychology‚ there are various theories and explanations which explore this question‚ this essay will be focusing upon Bronfenbrenner’s’ Ecological model and the Attachment theory‚ it will also look at the approaches of culture‚ feminism and social class. To begin with‚ Bronfenbrenner believed that
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Derek’s saturated narratives as a child brings a range of significant experiences to the family. Furthermore‚ his own childhood in particular shows a struggle to express his own emotional attachment. This is evidence with his statement” you have to get on with your life no point in crying over crying over spilled milk”. It is likely by exploring the relationship patterns of Tia and Derek common themes will emerge between their narratives. Derek
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Bowlby’s attachment theory is built on the idea that every human being is born with a biologically pre-programmed ability to create attachments (McLeod‚ 2007). He believed that the need to make attachments was derived from threats to our survival‚ which came from either internal forces or the external world (Belsky‚ 2016). These threats to a human’s survival produced the “fear of strangers” survival mechanism‚ which Bowlby claimed every child possessed when he or she is born (McLeod‚ 2007). It
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comprehending the human psyche. Attachment begins in infancy and may last throughout a lifetime or it may change due to circumstances. Bowlby and Ainsworth‚ both supposed that the mother is the one that will shape the child’s personality and character‚ but what about the other bonds a person makes throughout their lifetime? A problem with the attachment model is that the list of attachment behaviors is limited to those that occur with the primary attachment figure. Yet‚ other attachments are not automatically
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Describe how partnerships with carers are developed and sustained in own work setting A partnership model work around a theory of collaboration‚ understanding and and communication. It’s a way that helps to recognise how the best outcomes can happen for children when care‚ development and learning provision/a setting ‚ a cooperatively together. A partnership model looks like this: Identifying needs via a partnership /mullet agency document can happen though the pre CAF assessment check list
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Describe and Evaluate two theories of the formation of romantic relationships In 1970 Byrne and Clore introduced the reward/ need satisfaction theory for the formation of relationships. They suggested that we are attracted to individuals whose presence is rewarding for us‚ and that naturally we find stimuli rewarding if it meets an unmet need; the more rewards someone provides for us‚ the more we should be attracted to them. They believed that the formation if relationships was linked with the
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Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory/ Attachment Theory Assume that Piaget’s theory of children’s cognitive development during sensorimotor period in tertiary circular reaction at 1 year of age is correct. Explain why it would be fruitless to tell a child not to worry‚ your mother just went downstairs to the laundry room‚ she’ll be back in a minute. Relate this circumstance using the attachment theory. According to Bowlby‚ when threatened‚ humans‚ like other primate groups‚ probably cooperated
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