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Developmental Psychology. Unit 1. What is Psychology?. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes Based on scientific research Many different branches to study different behaviors and ways of thinking. Psychology as a Profession. Psychologist
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Developmental Psychology Unit 1
What is Psychology? • Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes • Based on scientific research • Many different branches to study different behaviors and ways of thinking
Psychology as a Profession • Psychologist • A scientist who studies the mind and behavior • Clinical Psychologist • A psychologist who diagnoses and treats ppl w emotional disturbances • Psychiatrist • Doctors that treat psychological issue with medicine
Steps for Experiments • Ask a Research Question • Form a Hypothesis • Determine Variables • Independent: one that experimenters change • Dependent: one that changes in relation to independent • Experiment • Control group: Not exposed to independent variable • Experimental group: Exposed to independent variable • Compare Data • Interpret Results and Draw Conclusions
What is Developmental Psychology? • The study of changes that occur as an individual matures
Cognitive Development • Founder: Jean Piaget • Theory: • Intelligence develops as children grow • Young children think differently than adults • Young children use different logic
Changes in Understanding • On the Cognitive Vocabulary Worksheet, use the text book to define the following terms: • Schemas • Object Permanence • Representational Thought • Conservation
Changes in Understanding • Teacher Demos • Finish Cognitive Development Vocab Worksheet by using your own words and drawing a picture to represent each word
Cognitive Development Lab • Review assignment • Project Due: Monday, March 24st • Begin working on Part A • Homework Tonight: Binder Check TOMORROW!
Child Abuse • Any act by an adult that impairs a child’s physical or emotional health & development • Key: Cannot be reasonably explained.
Causes of Child Abuse • Parents were abused as children • Parents are overburdened and stressed • Many children, $ concerns, etc. • Children with special needs
Physical Signs of Child Abuse • Unexplained burns, cuts, bruises, or welts in the shape of an object • Bite marks • Anti-social behavior • Problems in school • Fear of adults
EmotionalSigns of Child Abuse • Apathy • Depression • Hostility or stress • Lack of concentration • Eating disorders
What Can Be Done? • Treatment • Prevention – parenting classes • Research • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iCh5j7Ee2k
What do I do if I think someone is abusing a child? • If a child discloses that he or she has been abused by someone, it is important that you listen to them most of all. DO NOT• Investigate• Ask leading questions (a question that suggests the answer or contains the information the questioner is looking for – That man touched you, didn’t he?)• Make promises• Notify the parents or the caretaker
If you or someone you know is being abused… • Do REPORT IT! • If you or someone you know is being abused or neglected, please call 800-4-A-CHILD • Anonymous & Confidential • Hundreds of references • 24/7
What is Your Gender Role? • Gender Role: set of behaviors that SOCIETY considers appropriate for each sex • SubjectiveNot the same for every society! • What do we typically associate with males and females in America?
Gender Stereotypes • Gender Stereotypes: a distorted generalization about characteristics of male and female
Androgynous • Blending traditionally male and female roles
Difference Supported by Research Males Females Verbal Aggression More Sensitive to Non-Verbal Cues Better at Tracking Objects • Physical Aggression • More Talkative • Better at Tests of Spatial Ability Conclusion: Very few cognitive differences between the sexes
What are the Origins of Gender Differences? • Nature vs. NurtureCombo • Complete the Gender Roles Content Frame Chart using pages 120-121 in your textbook • We will go over it as a class in 10-15 minutes