Chapter 3: Other frameworks relevant to cognitive development QUIZ A: One theory of cognition relies on the computer model of data flow. This model is***information processing Classical conditioning involves creating an association between a reflex and a previously neutral stimulus Nativismis the idea that at least some knowledge is inborn, or that hardwired structures constrain and direct the acquisition of certain kinds of knowledge. It includes the ideas that some realms of knowledge or processing are innate, hardwired, and special purpose. Bandura conducted studies of children watching adult using aggression***social learning Children today have digital media… Cross sectional study no have***cohort effects QUIZ B: According to studies of information processing, knowledge base interacts with________ such that younger children can perform as well as adults if adults are tested in the child’s domain of expertise ***increased and Suppose a friend is pregnant and experiences morning sickness at the same time every day. She drinks chamomile tea to alleviate her nausea. She does not drink chamomile tea again but finds that not only does the smell of chamomilemake her feel slightly nauseated. In fact, the taste and smell of all teas make her feel sick. This latter is due to the classical conditioning idea of… ***generalization of a conditioned stimulus Spelke argued newborns are born with four cognitive systems. All of the following are examples of these systems EXCEPT ***representing language A main purpose of the cognitive neuroscience approach to development is torelate ***brain growth with performance on cognitive task Some theories are meant to apply to one group of people at a given time, whereas others are meant to explain many domains and across contexts and times. These researchers are referring to what theories?

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ACTIVITY IN CLASS: Relevance: The generation ofsynapses(connections between neurons) begins around birth and reaches a lifetime peak by about the infant’s first birthday. This is in contrast to, say, parts of the frontal cortex, which don’t reach a peak of synaptic density until about the end of the second year (Johnson, 2001). Hypothesis:1styear works the same for special kids. Vs. normal kids. Method: participants: diability kids vs. normal kids. Notes from class: Theories and frameworks  Piaget and Vygotsky developed their theories specifically to address cognitive development (theories we discussed in Chapter 2)  In Chapter 3 we will consider two theories developed in other areas of psychology -Information processing theory - learning theory  We will also consider two frameworks -Modules and core knowledge approach -A cognitive neuroscience perspective  We will review basic research methods for cognitive development Learning objectives  Achieve an understanding of the basics of the following theories and frameworks and how they differ  Information processing theory  Animal learning theory  Modules and core knowledge approach 