PSYC 304

These are detailed student notes for Chapter 5 of Child Development, covering how infants and children develop their sensory, perceptual, and motor skills. The notes are rewritten in clear, easy-to-follow language, with real-life examples and exam tips included. Topics covered: Sensory abilities in newborns: smell, taste, hearing, vision How infants integrate information across different senses Object perception, face preference, and early recognition skills Development of depth p...

These are detailed student notes for Chapter 1 of Child Development, covering the foundations of developmental psychology. The notes are rewritten in clear, student-friendly language, with examples and exam tips to make complex theories easy to understand. Topics covered: Plato vs Aristotle on innate knowledge vs experience Rousseau’s belief in children’s natural goodness vs Locke’s blank slate (tabula rasa) Biological perspectives: Darwin, Hall, Haeckel, Gesell (maturational t...