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    The document discusses four recurring issues in human development: nature vs nurture, continuity vs discontinuity, universal vs context-specific development. It also introduces the biopsychosocial framework which views human development as influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, sociocultural, and life-cycle forces. Development is shaped by both genetic/biological and environmental factors and can involve both gradual continuous change as well as sudden discontinuities. While some aspects of development are universal, development is also dependent on individual contexts.

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    The document discusses four recurring issues in human development: nature vs nurture, continuity vs discontinuity, universal vs context-specific development. It also introduces the biopsychosocial framework which views human development as influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, sociocultural, and life-cycle forces. Development is shaped by both genetic/biological and environmental factors and can involve both gradual continuous change as well as sudden discontinuities. While some aspects of development are universal, development is also dependent on individual contexts.

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    The Study of Human Development

    Chapter 1

    Recurring Issues in Human Development

    1.) Nature vs Nurture 2.) Continuity vs Discontinuity 3.) Universal vs Context-Specific Development

    Nature vs Nurture
    Nature =
    biology & genes have a greater effect on development

    Nurture =
    environment has a greater influence on development

    Nature vs Nurture
    What do we know? What are researchers concerned with now?

    Continuity vs Discontinuity
    Continuity = change occurs gradually & smoothly Example: Vocabulary Discontinuity = Change occurs suddenly & abruptly Example: Learning to walk

    Continuity vs Discontinuity
    Continuous change:

    Example: A shy, anxious child almost always becomes a shy, anxious adult.

    Discontinuous change:

    Example: People can change with the right experiences; a shy child
    does not necessarily become a shy adult.

    Universal vs Context Specific


    Universal: One path of development for all people Example: Stages all go through sitting up, crawling, walking, talking Context Specific: Development involves an interaction of environment Example: Pace at which you develop

    Biopsychosocial Framework
    Combination of 4 interactive forces 1.) Biological Forces 2.) Psychological Forces 3.) Sociocultural Forces 4.) Life-Cycle Forces

    Biological Forces
    Genetic & health related factors that affect development Lifestyle factors (diet & exercise) Universal Puberty & menopause Context specific Disease or diet (generational limitations)

    Psychological Forces
    All internal perceptual, cognitive, emotional, & personality factors that affect development May affect all individuals, specific generations, or only a few individuals

    Sociocultural Forces
    Interpersonal, societal, cultural, and ethnic factors that affect development Culture = knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with a group of people Provides the context or backdrop of development

    Life-Cycle Forces
    Same event affects people differently Reflects the influences of biological, psychological, & sociocultural forces at different points in the life span Example Pregnancy

    Life Cycle Forces


    Pregnant Teen Biological: lack of nutrition in diet Psychological: worried, anxious, depressed Sociocultural: perceived as negative, outcast at school Pregnant Married 30 yr old Biological: Healthy diet, vitamins Psychological: Excited, Nervous Sociocultural: Supported by family and friends

    Biopsychosocial Framework Summary


    These 4 forces are mutually interactive Development cannot be understood by examining them in isolation Encompasses life span yet appreciates unique aspects of each phase of life

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