...because I myself enjoy it so much and need it; in this day and age. I have change me eagerness to help people if it means coming straight out of my pocket. I have been used, cheated, and lied to for reason I wouldn’t know why. But this is what has become of our world, and cause me to be more protective of my feelings as well as my outlook. It’s quite sad to add that majority of my friends I can’t like I use to but just as the saying goes. Keep your friends close but enemies closer. Fast-growing understanding of the human genome has made it clear that both sides of the debate have merit. Nature endows us with inborn abilities and traits; nurture takes these genetic tendencies and molds them as we learn and mature. That’s it, right? Ha! The "nature vs nurture" debate still rages on, as scientist fight over how much of who we are is shaped by genes and how much by the environment. The nurture theory holds that genetic influence over abstract traits may exist; however, the environmental factors are the real origins of our behavior. This includes the use of conditioning in order to induce a new behavior to a child, or alter an unlikely behavior being shown by the child. According to John Watson, one of the strongest psychologists who...
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...long tried to determine which factors have the biggest influence on determining who we become. Two of the most debated factors have been Nature vs. Nurture. Were we born the way we are because of our genes, or did we become who we are because of our environment or social interactions? Nature and Nurture have both had influences on my adult physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Nature Nature can be defined as our genetic make-up. We inherit physical traits such as height, weight, hair color, eye color, skin color and facial shape. This code is passed on from generation to generation. My son is the greatest example of this heritability. People often refer to him as my mini-me. He resembles me in almost every way. He has the same physical traits as I do, but they are packed into his smaller frame. Our cognitive development may also be determined by our genetics. Intelligence and/or developmental disabilities are often passed down from generation to generation. The most significant trait that I inherited from my mother that influenced my cognitive development is her intelligence. My mother and I both have similar intelligence and we both assimilate and process information in the same way. Nurture Nurture can be defined as different environmental factors and/or social influences that have potential impacts on our development. My mother made sacrifices and selected a safe community where her family could live and receive a good education. I had the support...
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...The psychological development of adolescents is a very vital area of knowledge that not only doctors need to take into account but also parents, teachers, administrators and any individual who works with children. The biological, cognitive and emotional processes are a top priority when understanding children. Along side those processes is the cognitive development and self-esteem that children will continually develop. Lastly, nature vs. nurture and parenting styles go hand in hand with how adolescents are raised and how they will constantly progress in their early childhood years. While it is difficult to fully adapt to each child, it is crucial that an individual takes time to understand the differences in each child according to their early...
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...Epigentics vs Nature vs Nurture Santina Wood ENG101 Argosy University 03/4/2014 Instructor Benjamin Atkins Epigenetics -vs- Nature -vs- Nurture The nature vs nurture debate is still ongoing, and within this debate, the world of science and psychology are faced with two new questions. Today we find some researchers asking; "Is development predetermined at birth, by hereditary factors, or do experience and other environ -mental factors affect it?", and "Can the two work together in shaping human development and behavior?" Developmental psychologists still attempt to find the answers to these questions in order to discover the sources of growth in children's cognitive, language, and social skills. Most developmental psychologists believe that nature and nurture combine to influence biological factors playing a stronger role in some aspects, such as physical development, and environmental factors playing a stronger role in others, such as moral development. They are also beginning to acknowledge the role of a variable combination of both inborn factors and social experiences when explaining children's behavior. Scientists and Psychologists have a name for such an occurrence; epigenetics/epigenesis. In this essay, I will be presenting to my audience information on this highly, and sometimes heated debate, as well as the reasons as to why the belief of this dual influence called epigenetics is becoming more fact than theory. For...
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...The Nature of Developmental Processes Abstract The purpose of this work is to explain and describe the developmental processes of individuals. Define important phases in a person’s lifespan such as the biological, cognitive and socioemotional processes. Also, explore the different periods of development from conception through adulthood, as well as the importance and significance of age. Last, it identifies the issues that may occur during the development of these processes as a result of the many different changes and individual faces throughout a lifespan. Keywords: developmental processes, lifespan, biological, cognitive, socioemotional, significance of age and issues The Nature of Developmental Processes The term “developmental processes” explores the different stages and changes an individual experiences from conception to late adulthood. There are two particular concepts that provide a platform to better understand and describe an individual’s development. Additionally, certain issues arise during these processes of life which make it a very complex subject. I. Developmental Processes a. Definition b. Biological, Cognitive and Socioemotional Processes II. Periods of Development a. The periods or age of lifespan i. Social Construction III. Developmental Issues a. Nature vs. Nurture b. Stability and Change c. Continuity...
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...environments that Stimulate Cognitive Growth? Word count: 1299 It is important for teachers to understand how children grow cognitively so that they can create learning environments that stimulate their students’ cognitive growth. There are many theories behind how this can be done. This essay will examine the impact of one of leading theorists of children’s cognitive development, Jerome Bruner (1915- ). Bruner’s influence on teaching practice is still relevant for teachers today. Several examples from my recent practicum illustrate how teachers could apply aspects of Bruner’s theories such as the nature vs nurture debate, categorization, discovery learning, spiral curriculum and three modes of representation. Cognitive development is a field of psychology theorizing children’s mental ability to process information and to critically think, reason, remember and understand that information (Duchesne, McMaugh Bochner, & Krauser, 2013). The nature vs nurture debate is ever present in this area. Theorists have different viewpoints on the extent to which nature, genes, DNA and maturation determine a person’s cognitive abilities. Are we born with a fixed cognitive ability? Or are how we were raised, our interactions and our experience the major factors in our cognitive growth? Bruner believed that our cognitive development was determinant on both nature and nurture. Nurture was significant because it would amplify a human’s natural cognitive capabilities (McLeod, 2008)....
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...Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology PSYCH 101 Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology What makes you think, feel, and behave the way you do? Were you born predisposed to live the life you are currently living, or were you born a blank canvas upon which your experiences gave shape and expression to the person you are today? These are the types of questions the Nature vs. Nurture debate has posed and scientists have probed for over a century. In this paper we will look at some of the aspects of this debate the scientific community does not attend to, or dismisses, the origin and history of this debate, the essential characteristics around which this issue is debated, and where scientists are today in understanding this issue. What are your thoughts on the Nature vs. Nurture argument? Sir Galton wrote in his book English Men of Science (1874), “Nature is all that a man brings with him into the world; nurture is every influence that affects him after his birth,” (p. 12). I have been led to believe that our biology (nature), our environment (nurture), and our cognitive abilities all interplay and influence our resulting personality and other existing traits. We are, as Myers (2012) continuously asserts, biopsychosocial beings (p.124). These aspects of our existence work in accord to actuate the developmental potential written into our genetic code. Where I think there is a deficiency in the theories proffered, in attempt to answer the Nature vs. Nurture...
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...Child development is seen as a very important topic in today’s world. What’s right? What is going to harm my child? How can I protect them? These, and many more questions are raised by most parents on a daily basis. In order to know what is best for a child, it is crucial to know what developmental theories best match up with a parent's way of thinking. Psychological theorists have been working for a long time on discovering how children grow and learn. Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget are two theorists that have made a lot of headway in the child developmental field. With some similar and different concepts, these theorists made a huge impact in the psychology world. Born in Germany, Erickson never agreed with traditional schooling. He graduated...
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...105 5 December 2014 Cognitive and Social Development in Children From Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Chen, these famous house-hold names have impacted our society immensely through their ingenuity and creative inventions. These big names have had a significant influence on people, specifically children, from not only the education they received but also the environment from which the education was provided.The environment in which one is in plays a key role in the progression a person makes, in terms of cognitive and social development which contribute to educational success. Whether the location is one that catalyzes and promotes growth and excellence, or one that decelerates the maturation of a child’s cognitive and social ability, the neighborhoods in which people are raised in have a large impact on children who are moving through the developmental process. Hence, two vastly different locations, in this case the town of Englewood, Chicago and Wicker Park, Chicago, have completely opposite effects on the children in each respective neighborhood. The notorious neighborhood of Englewood has a reputation for being a crime infested, violent area. On the contrary, Wicker Park is known for the numerous artist that inhabit the town, as well the art shows and festivals that take place annually and the location’s successful school system. The issue of these poverty stricken locations and their effect on the development of children is a serious issue...
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...* Lifespan development is the field tha examine pattern of growth, change, and stability in behavior. (womb to tomb) * Major topical Areas (Physical Dev., Cognitive Dev., Personality Dev., Social Dev.) * Physical- Body and the brain. * Cognitive- Growth and behavior * Personality- Stability and change * Social- interaction and relationships grow * Cultural factors and developmental diversity * Broad factors * Orientation toward individualism or collectivism * Finer differences * Ethnicity * Race * Socioeconomic Race * Gender * Korosol increase stress * Cohort- group of people born at around the same time in the same place * Age graded influences- similar at particular age group * Sociocultural graded influences- social and cultural factors present at a particular time. * Modafin * Critical period- environmental stimuli are necessary for dev. * Sensitive Period- Certain kind of stimuli in environment. * Development is constructed thru biological, sociocultural, and individual factors working together. * Development is lifelong * Early adulthood is not the endpoint of development * No age perios dominates * Development is Multidimensional * Consist of biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions * Multiple components within each dimension * Health and Well-Being * Parenting and Education ...
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...Reflective Journal Diana McKenzie ECE 205 Introductions to Child Development Instructor: Elizabeth Vanausdeln October 16, 2015 Reflective Journal This course has really helped me to have a better understanding of how to prepare myself as an educator in providing the best developmentally appropriate practices for the necessary child development. Not only prepare me for that but prepare for all the challenges that will take place during routine transitioning time in the classroom and making sure that the classroom is a save learning environment for every child. As the educator I have to making sure that I am in control of my classroom at all times and making sure that my curriculum planning is according to NAEYC-developmental appropriate practices by referring to their guidelines at all times. I believe that every child is unique and they are our future. We must allow every child to develop and grow with maturity in these stages, emotionally, physically, and socially. Therefore as an educator I will supply them with a safe environment and help them meet their full potential with the eagerness to learn. Then teach them how to communicate with each other making them a community of learners. What has impacted your learning the most throughout this course? There are several things that have impacted my learning the most throughout this course. First, the different theories are guidelines to follow and to have a better understanding in how a child learns according to...
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...x Material Development Matrix Part I – Developmental Stages For each developmental domain, physical, cognitive, and social, identify two major changes or challenges associated with the following stages: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Stage of Development Physical Development Cognitive Development Social Development Childhood 1.Children gain more weight and height at this stage. 2. Throughout this stage girls tend to develop slightly faster than boys. 1. During this stage children continue to advance their skills in observing and interacting with what’s around them. 2. During this stage young children’s play becomes increasingly imaginary and filled with fantasies. 1. At this stage of social development, friendship usually means sharing toys and having fun playing together. 2. They often enter a rough and tumble play which includes running, racing, climbing, or competitive games. Adolescence 1. For girls you might start to see early physical change as young as 8 years old or as old as 13 years old. 2. For boys changes usually starts around 11 or 12 years old, but they might start as young as 9 years or old as 14 years. 1. Individual’s thoughts start taking more of an abstract from and egocentric thoughts decrease. 2. Begins to think long term. 3. Searching for identity. 2. Seeking more responsibility both at home and school. Adulthood 1.Sensitivity to sound decreases; it happens twice as quickly for men as for women. 2. The skin becomes drier and wrinkles...
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...University of Phoenix Material Development Matrix Part I – Developmental Stages For each developmental domain, physical, cognitive, and social, identify two major changes or challenges associated with the following stages: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. |Stage of |Physical Development |Cognitive Development |Social Development | |Development | | | | |Childhood |Initial development of basic standards |Remembering what has been learned. |Interaction with others by asking | | |like, motor functions, quick thinking |Thinking skills increase within |questions, observing, and imitating | | |and expanding communication (Or |reasonable timeframe. |activities of others. | | |language) skills. |Family values are introduced and the |Aware of others, whether strangers or | | |Body changes in rapid growth spurts. |concept of “good and bad” begins to |family, nice or mean. | | |Realization and avoidance of physical |take shape. | | | |pain. | | ...
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...Nature vs. Nurture Over the years there has been a pretty big debate over nature verses nurture and which one plays the larger role in human development and how they act. Nature is the genetics or hereditary influences of a person; basically nature is the genes you are born with that can’t be changed. Nurture is experiential or environmental influences that you develop over time after you are born, such as how your parents raise you which gives you a large variety to how you will act as you develop. The question is which one of these two determines what kind of person you are. Im going to try to give a better idea of the difference in nature and nurture. Lots of people believe nature plays the larger part. A person’s genes can determine whether a person is predisposed to a disease or illness for example people who are born with genetic disorder such as Down syndrome have trouble with information processing. Their mental hardware, which are cognitive structures including different memories where information is stored, and their mental software, which are organized sets of cognitive processes that enable people to complete specific takes like reading sentences, playing video games, or hitting a baseball. These things will ultimately effect the way they grow up and the way they see and do things. A person who is affected with those types of diseases shows how nature can directly effect the development of an individual. A new technique called developmental genetic analysis...
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...Culture and Development Culture plays an important role in the development of a child. It can play a very beneficial part in their physical, cognitive and social development. Another important part of development is nature. Does nature play a more important role than nurture? A child’s culture is made up of different customs, practices and social behaviors that the child’s family is involved in. For example, religious beliefs, different rules the family has or activities they are involved in. Most likely if a child grows up in a Christian home they are going to follow those same values when they get older. If a family is active and involves their small children in the activities then the children are more likely to grow up with an active lifestyle. Culture has a big influence on the development of a child. Physically, a child can learn from their parents how to live a healthy lifestyle. How to eat healthy and take care of their bodies with healthy exercise. Culture can also affect a child’s cognitive development through how those that surround a child teach that child. Do they take time to work the child to develop different skills and knowledge? It affects their social development. Children who experience the security of loving parents and have strong attachments to their parents are better able to reach out to relate with others. (Seefeldt, 2010) Nature and Nurture both play a very important role in a child’s development. Many people argue over which one...
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