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Assignment
Question I: Bandura proposed 4 cognitive processes underlying observational learning. Apply those 4 processes to a child learning morality.
Question II: List two shortcomings of longitudinal designs.
Question III: In Erikson's theory, what is meant by "industry vs. inferiority"?
Question IV: What is a fixed action pattern?
Question V: What is the difference between an ontogenetic and a phylogenetic cause of behavior?
Question VI: Explain how Bandura conceptualizes the mechanisms of development.
Question VII: Describe and contrast traditional learning theory and social learning theory.
Question VIII: What are three strengths and two weaknesses of Freud's theory?
Question IX: What is evolutionary psychology and how is it used to explain social behavior? Choose a particular behavior as an illustration and state precisely how an evolutionary psychologist might explain the existence of the behavior.
Question X: Each developmental theorist holds a position about the nature of human beings. Provide the perspective on human nature from the following.
i. Freud
ii. Erikson
iii. Bandura
iv. Bowlby
Question XI: Compare and contrast the developmental theories of Erikson and Bandura.
Question XII: Evolutionary psychology has become a popular framework from which to study human development. Traditionally, evangelical Christians have renounced any kind of evolutionary framework. What are Christians to do with evolutionary psychology? Does a Christian have to stay away from research done within this framework? Can findings be appropriated by Christians? To what degree can Christians engage this perspective?