While reading Chapter 2, I was glad to see that I recognized
a lot of the theorists’ names and ideas from the Psychology 100 class I took
last semester. It was reassuring to know that I have a good idea of the basics
of what we will be learning more about this semester. I also liked being able
to read more in depth about the certain experiments they conducted, such as
Harlow’s experiment with infant monkeys and cloth and wire “mothers”.
It was interesting to read about how most developmentalists
take the eclectic perspective approach to psychology. It is encouraging to know
that there are people who know how to listen to others’ ideas and not be so
adamant about their own. Looking at a situation from multiple viewpoints helps
people to find the best solutions and ideas. Collaboration can even help new
ideas form.
Another section I really enjoyed reading about was
Sociocultural Theory, mostly due to the information on the Zone of Proximal
Development. I haven’t taken any of my education classes yet, but I am
confident that having prior knowledge about the Zone of Proximal Development
will help me better understand the course. The ideas of sociocultural theorists
will hopefully help me one day when I am a high school math teacher.
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