Isolated Blurt Thread

[matriarch]

Wanna write my 150 words on nativism with Chomsky as a periphery?

150 words.......c'mon woman, that's barely enough time to get started.

You can do it !!

"NATIVISM, as propounded by Chomsky and others, advocates a total freedom to develop any/all innate qualities of the child at their own chosen rate. The theory hinges on the idea that all the innate component parts of a child's learning processes, feed on each other, and all develop in response to the growth rate of the other parts."

59 words (and a direct quote from my assignment - the introductory paragraph to Nativism.)

The ideal {that all children are born with individual innate mental abilities, and that teaching should be aimed at aiding those abilities to flourish according to their own nature, and grow at their own rate} is supported by N.Chomsky with his theory of specific 'mental organs' being in control of areas of learning. He suggests that as our inherited biological characteristics govern our physical growth and development, so our inherited mental characteristics will govern our mental and intellectual growth and development."


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[Roxanne Appleby]

The world would be such a loverly place if it weren't for the people in it.

Don't you think it would get really boring real fast though? I mean, what would be the point of anything - the bio-machine trundles along until the sun blows up someday, then it's gone and who cares about any of it? With people there are other possibilities . . .

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

150 words.......c'mon woman, that's barely enough time to get started.

You can do it !!

"NATIVISM, as propounded by Chomsky and others, advocates a total freedom to develop any/all innate qualities of the child at their own chosen rate. The theory hinges on the idea that all the innate component parts of a child's learning processes, feed on each other, and all develop in response to the growth rate of the other parts."

59 words (and a direct quote from my assignment - the introductory paragraph to Nativism.)

This is what i wrote...

Nativism is the position held by those that consider behaviours to be innate- ie. inherited via the genes of the natural parents of an individual. The suggestion that skills and competencies are hard wired into a neonate’s brain from birth, is a school of thought that is most notably adhered to by Chomsky- whose work predominantly focuses on the acquisition of language. To put into practice this theory, infants seem to know to suckle a teat for milk from a very young age. This is not something the environment has had ‘time’ to inflict upon and therefore a degree of innateness should be considered in such cases. Nativism as a concept is fundamental to the progression of psychology as a discipline because it is one side of the ‘nature/nurture’ debate It is vital that the premise of human development be determined- whether genetic, environmental or perhaps even an amalgamation of the two- which is a concept that is becoming more accepted in psychological circles.

how's that lookin? *sigh*

 

[matriarch]

This is what i wrote...

Nativism is the position held by those that consider behaviours to be innate- ie. inherited via the genes of the natural parents of an individual. The suggestion that skills and competencies are hard wired into a neonate’s brain from birth, is a school of thought that is most notably adhered to by Chomsky- whose work predominantly focuses on the acquisition of language. To put into practice this theory, infants seem to know to suckle a teat for milk from a very young age. This is not something the environment has had ‘time’ to inflict upon and therefore a degree of innateness should be considered in such cases. Nativism as a concept is fundamental to the progression of psychology as a discipline because it is one side of the ‘nature/nurture’ debate It is vital that the premise of human development be determined- whether genetic, environmental or perhaps even an amalgamation of the two- which is a concept that is becoming more accepted in psychological circles.

how's that lookin? *sigh*

Sounding good. Not sure about 'inflict'....sounds a bit dictatorial, I would prefer something softer, such as 'impress' .

And actually infants know how to suckle a treat from birth, not 'from a very young age.'

'not something the environment has had 'time' to inflict upon'......needs something in here before 'and therefore'.......referring to a subject or something similar. Does that make sense??

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

150 words.......c'mon woman, that's barely enough time to get started.

You can do it !!

"NATIVISM, as propounded by Chomsky and others, advocates a total freedom to develop any/all innate qualities of the child at their own chosen rate. The theory hinges on the idea that all the innate component parts of a child's learning processes, feed on each other, and all develop in response to the growth rate of the other parts."

59 words (and a direct quote from my assignment - the introductory paragraph to Nativism.)

The ideal {that all children are born with individual innate mental abilities, and that teaching should be aimed at aiding those abilities to flourish according to their own nature, and grow at their own rate} is supported by N.Chomsky with his theory of specific 'mental organs' being in control of areas of learning. He suggests that as our inherited biological characteristics govern our physical growth and development, so our inherited mental characteristics will govern our mental and intellectual growth and development."


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". . . A related theory from the realm of sociology is that of Berger and Luckmann (1966), who explained in The Social Construction of Reality how the knowledge of social institutions acquired during primary socialization assume the aspect of objective reality . . ."

Never mind - you're doing psyche, right Grace?

 

[matriarch]

". . . A related theory from the realm of sociology is that of Berger and Luckmann (1966), who explained The Social Construction of Reality how the knowledge of social institutions acquired during primary socialization assume the aspect of objective reality . . ."

Never mind - you're doing psyche, right Grace?

That would sound so much more appealing in everyday langauge...as it is, it made my head hurt. Sorry.

 

[joeys-game]

enough psycho babble!
I'm having major flashbacks from university, yes a psych degree, what else*grin*

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

Sounding good. Not sure about 'inflict'....sounds a bit dictatorial, I would prefer something softer, such as 'impress' .

And actually infants know how to suckle a treat from birth, not 'from a very young age.'

'not something the environment has had 'time' to inflict upon'......needs something in here before 'and therefore'.......referring to a subject or something similar. Does that make sense??

yes made sense thanks, as surprisingly did Rozelby's post after you! (wow i understood that! )

Yes, Psych sweetie - bastard of a subject though it is to study!

*continues to write utter bullshit* *sigh* in a little while i will have finished the studying part of my day, and i shall be able to socialise to my full capacity without my psycho babbling (see Joey noticed my Sig ) and i shall write muchos smuttage

 

[joeys-game]

yes made sense thanks, as surprisingly did Rozelby's post after you! (wow i understood that! )

Yes, Psych sweetie - bastard of a subject though it is to study!

*continues to write utter bullshit* *sigh* in a little while i will have finished the studying part of my day, and i shall be able to socialise to my full capacity without my psycho babbling (see Joey noticed my Sig ) and i shall write muchos smuttage

sounds like a plan
and yes, sure did notice the babble ..lol

 

[Vermilion]

Hmm... are there any art historians on here who want to check my final year dissertation? It's an eighth of my whole degree and I'm fucking it up almost definitely...
Just thought I'd ask, since FFG was doing so well on the advice

x
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[Fallenfromgrace]

its In!

 

[matriarch]

Hmm... are there any art historians on here who want to check my final year dissertation? It's an eighth of my whole degree and I'm fucking it up almost definitely...
Just thought I'd ask, since FFG was doing so well on the advice

x
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Only did a very small part of my degree in Art History and specifically Victorian...doubt I could help with a full blown dissertation, but good luck, any way. I have faith in your abilities.

 

[mismused]

delete

 

[matriarch]

its In!

What is?

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

What is?

This crock of shit...:

Nativism is the position held by those that consider behaviours to be innate- ie. inherited via genes. The suggestion that skills and competencies are hard- wired into a neonate’s brain from birth, is a school of thought that is most notably adhered to by Chomsky (1959)- whose work predominantly focuses on the acquisition of language. To put into practice this theory, infants seem to know to suckle a teat for milk from birth. There seems to be minimal level of environmental intervention at this point- as afore mentioned, this is a behaviour visible from birth and therefore a degree of innateness is suggested. Nativism as a concept is fundamental to the progression of psychology as a discipline because it is one side of the ‘nature/nurture’ debate. For this reason, it is vital that the premise of human development be determined- whether genetic, environmental or perhaps even an amalgamation of the two- which is a concept that is becoming more accepted in psychological circles.

Connectionism is a theory based on the links that neurons make with each other. Some neurons are stimulated to fire while others remain inactive. If this process is repeated in the same way over time- with the same neurons being activated and the others remaining inactive, then the ‘neural pathway’ is strengthened. This suggests that a mental ‘map’ is formed in the brain, along which routes can be followed to access information. The more a pathway is used and accessed the stronger it becomes. Over time it becomes easier and faster to access memories and experiences. For example, remembering a password that you will use everyday- the fact that it is information that required everyday access strengthens the trace. Connectionism as a theory is important because it suggests a way in which memories are accessed, stored and also interact with each other- in spreading activation.

Epigenesis is the combined efforts of the environment and genes in human and animal development. It is thought that the basic blueprint laid out by ones genetic biology is mediated to an extent by the environment. Waddington’s (1957) Epigenetic Landscape illustrates that development progresses along a linear pathway until a ‘fork in the road’ is reached- essentially a decision point as to which route of development to take. This decision point is mediated by environmental considerations. Any slight difference in the environment can distort the course of the developing organism. An example of an environmental factor inflicting on a biological process- potentially inhibiting development are Teratogens which are forms of environmental stimuli that are potentially hazardous to the development of a neonate. The most notable teratogenic effect is that of thalidomide in the 1950’s and 1960’s as a treatment for morning sickness. Prescription within 30 days of conception led to a generation of children with impaired limb development.

Social Referencing (cited in D.R. Schaffer- developmental psychology) is the process by which infants observe and interpret older role models emotional responses upon which to model their emotional responses. Infant ability to recognise emotions is obvious from 7 months onwards and from this time infants observe those close to them in order to generate their own emotional responses and judge whether they are appropriate or not. Campos and Stenberg (1981) showed that infants of 12 months will not complete a visual cliff task if their mother’s show expressions of fear or anxiety. However if expressions of happiness are shown- the infant interprets that crawling over the glass is ‘safe’ and thus, will crawl over the ‘visual cliff’. As age progresses social referencing becomes more common, and from the age of 2 years an infant will look for reassurance after the act- in order to assess the accuracy of their independent judgement.

 

[Guest]

i miss u

 

[Nirvanadragones]

i miss u

It's mutual

Thank you for the flowers, Darling.

 

[Guest]

It's mutual

Thank you for the flowers, Darling.

good god woman

its illegal to look so fucking fucking hot.



youre welcome baby

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

I am smutting- just as it should be

*itching to get my VERY LATE vday story up- but it seems there will be some delays *lesigh**

 

[Misty_Morning]

I wonder how old this bread is.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

I'm head over heels in love with Imp's kitchen.

 

[joeys-game]

Must have really thrown the damn train off..oh well..LOL

 

[lil_elvis]

It ON!!!

 

[pop_54]

Hi Blurtsters

 

[Nirvanadragones]

I want what I cannot have.