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Identify one theroist from the constructivist perspective, give two features of their theory.
Vygotsky; Internalisation & The Zone of Proximal Development.
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Use the constructivist theory to explain how a childminder could contribute to a child's intellectual development.
Aid learning by joining in with play, explain/demonstrate, structured play, provided experiences beyond the child's current level (ZPD), if a range of ages are present different learning types can be taught (more knowledgeable other).
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Explain how the biological and the behavioural perspectives relate to the development of an individuals personality.
Inherited from parents, traits theory (Eysenck), relate to nature side of the debate.
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Explain Nature vs Nurture debate.
Influences that affect a child's development. some people believe it is inherited factors (nature) that have the biggest impact whereas others believe it is it is the quality of an enviroment where a child is brought up and the care given (nurture).
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What is Fxation?
Where life energy remains attacted to an early stage of development, life energy can be fixated on objects and people in a person's life. (Not being able to grow out of psychodynamic stage).
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What is Regression?
Regression is a return to behaviours associated with the first three stages (oral,anal,phallic). if a person experiences trauma they may go back to sucking their thumb (oral stage).
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What are ego defence mechanisms?
People distort their understanding and their memory in order to protect their ego.
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Aid learning by joining in with play, explain/demonstrate, structured play, provided experiences beyond the child's current level (ZPD), if a range of ages are present different learning types can be taught (more knowledgeable other).

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