PRE 305 1st Edition Lecture 2Outline of Last Lecture I. Introduction of the course and overview of the syllabusOutline of Current Lecture I. Child Development as a Field of StudyA. Purpose of studying child developmentB. Domains of DevelopmentC. Key IssuesD. Evaluating information about child developmentCurrent LectureWhat is the purpose of studying child development?- To inform parents and professionals- To influence policy- To understand human nature- To expand psychological knowledge and theoryDomains of development:- Physical- Cognitive- Social- EmotionalKey issues: 1. Nature and nurture- Nature: the influence of genetic inheritance- Nurture: the influence of the physical and social environment2. The active child3. Continuity and discontinuity4. Mechanisms of development: how does change occur?5. Sociocultural Context6. Individual Differences- Genetics- Treatment by others- Reactions to environmentThese 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 environmentEvaluating information about child development:- Sources of information- Thinking critically- Observation versus interpretation- Need for replication- Role of research- Role of personal