PRE 305 1st Edition Lecture 2 Outline of Last Lecture I Introduction of the course and overview of the syllabus Outline of Current Lecture I Child Development as a Field of Study A Purpose of studying child development B Domains of Development C Key Issues D Evaluating information about child development Current Lecture What is the purpose of studying child development To inform parents and professionals To influence policy To understand human nature To expand psychological knowledge and theory Domains of development Physical Cognitive Social Emotional Key issues 1 Nature and nurture Nature the influence of genetic inheritance Nurture the influence of the physical and social environment 2 The active child 3 Continuity and discontinuity 4 Mechanisms of development how does change occur 5 Sociocultural Context 6 Individual Differences Genetics Treatment by others Reactions to environment These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Choices of environment Evaluating information about child development Sources of information Thinking critically Observation versus interpretation Need for replication Role of research Role of personal experience