What are the major ideas behind John Locke's view of development?

What will be an ideal response?


John Locke's view of development includes the concept of the child's mind as tabula rasa, a "blank slate.". Locke argues that the associations the child forms between stimuli are key elements in the formation of the mind. He believed that early experiences and proper training are important, but child rearing and education should proceed through the use of reason rather than harsh discipline. Parents must find a balance between being overly indulgent and overly restrictive.

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a. ?in the left frontal lobe, near Broca’s area b. ?in the temporal lobe, near the primary auditory cortex c. ?in the temporal lobe, adjacent to the motor cortex d. ?in the occipital lobe, near the cerebellum

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Between toddlerhood and puberty, growth:

a. continues at a more rapid pace than during infancy b. continues at a less rapid pace than during infancy c. continues at a rate equal to that of infancy d. ceases

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Drugs with names like Xanax, Halcion, and Valium are

a. barbiturates. b. stimulants. c. hallucinogens. d. tranquilizers.

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Define basking in reflected glory and cutting off reflected failure, and state what purpose they serve

What will be an ideal response?

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