Neuroconstructivist view - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Agatha is 83 years old. According to Baltes and his colleagues, ________ and ________ in her capacities will take center stage. correct answer: maintenance; regulation of loss The ________ approach to the study of development emphasizes extensive change from birth to adolescence, especially during infancy, little or no change in adulthood, and decline in old age. correct answer: traditional Throughout life, some dimensions or components of a dimension expand and others shrink. For exampl...

William James Recommended that lessons be started just beyond a child's level of knowledge and understanding to stretch the child's mind John Dewey Viewed child as an active learner and pushed for public education for all. Emphasized the child's adaptation to the environment. E.L. Thorndike Emphasized that educational psychology must have a scientific base derived through assessment and measurement of learning Leta Hollingworth coined the term "gifted" George...

Textbook key points and bolded terms for Life Span Development by John W. Santrock (18th Edition) Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy.