Lecture 1 - Introduction

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Define developmental psychology.
The scientific study of the changes humans go through from conception onwards.
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Who proposed the Ecological Systems Theory?
Bronfenbrenner
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Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory is an example of which type of model?
Interactional
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Why is the study of child development important?
Scientific understanding, caring for children, social policy and practice, psychological literacy
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What are the methods used when studying child development?
Case studies, cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, experiments, observations, interventions
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