critics of theories Flashcards
how does the small number of children in his study effect piagets theory
- effects the validity of his work
why did bruner not agree with piagets theory
- with adult support children can be helped to a higher level of thinking
why does chomsky’s theory have critics
- lack of scientific evidence
- bruner argues social interaction was most important for development
what people did chomsky not include in his theory
= people with impairments and disabilities
what did rutter suggest about bowlbys theory of attachment
> that maternal deprivation wasn’t a long term issue
that privation= when an attachment hasn’t had the opportunity to form
due to social or interllectual stimulation
why did others believe attachment was a learned behaviour
- due to environment, culture or the baby’s temperament
what is the matuartion theory not helpful to specific people
- explaining individuals, cultural differences or children with learning difficulties
what does the stress diathesis show show what predispostion disorders
- a person with genetic predisposition to mental disorders, might never develop the disorder if they don’t experience stress in their life.
how can the SRRS not be fully correct about stress
> major life events are not experienced very frequently however can still experience day to day stress that can effect a persons life.
how may the social disengagement theory not be accepted today
> in the 60s would’ve been accepted since there was no internet, mobile phones
whilst now we live in a society where it is a key part of life
