Developmental Area

Question 1

What are the 4 core studies from the developmental area

Answer 1

Bandura
Chaney
Lee
Kohlberg

Question 2

What is the first key principle of the developmental area

Answer 2

The developmental area suggests that behaviours develop over out lifespan and nay be in response to nature or nurture influences

Question 3

What is the second principle of the developmental area

Answer 3

Individuals change their thinking and behaviour systematically through crucial stages of development

Question 4

What are 2 strengths of the developmental area am debate studies link to them

Answer 4

It recognises that behaviour changes over our lifespan - adds to our understanding of the interaction between nature and nurture so can identify important influences om children’s behaviour as develop (Kohlberg)

It has practical applications - can be used to positively influence children’s behaviour
(Chaney)

Question 5

What are 2 weaknesses of the developmental area and what studies do they link to

Answer 5

Research may break ethical guidelines - Children are often used so can be hard to gain consent or protect from harm
(Bandura)

Research often uses a longitudinal design subject attrition could occur
(Kohlberg although it didn’t happen and chaney not all parents answered questions)