Developmental Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What is developmental psychology?
A
The developmental area assumes behaviour is influenced by internal and external influences which affect our development
2
Q
Strengths of developmental psychology?
A
Can focus on how childhood experiences affect later life
It has useful applications as development of behaviour can be seen
3
Q
Weaknesses of developmental psychology?
A
Research can often focus on children which can raise ethical issues
Can sometimes have ethnocentric samples
