Pyc 2602

Theories of development  Theories are essential for understanding children’s development because they provide the whyof development.  In child development, a theory is an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain and make predictions about development.  Function and advantages of theories: o A theory summarizes and explains the presently known facts o A theory aims to predict future behavior o A theory stimulates new research  5 major theoretical perspectives of c...

PYC2602_CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Unit 1: Basic concepts of child and adolescent development 1.6 Theories of development  Theories are essential for understanding children’s development because they provide the whyof development.  In child development, a theory is an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain and make predictions about development.  Function and advantages of theories: o A theory summarizes and explains the presently known facts o A theory aim...

PYC 2602 ASSIGNMENTS 2015, 2016, 2017 Conformity in adolescence … a) is defined as the degree to which a person is willing to change his or her behaviour, attitudes and beliefs to fit in with the peer group. b) refers to the pressure of the peer group. c) usually occurs among older adolescents. d) may hold important advantages for adolescents. e) is usually a cause of concern for parents. The correct answer is: 1. (a), (b) & (c) 2. (c), (d) & (e) 3. (a), (b), (d) & (e) ANSWER: 3 ...