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Developmental Psychology Theoretical ApprochesEssay Preview: Developmental Psychology Theoretical ApprochesReport this essayOverviewFour theoretical approaches to cognitive developmentPiagets theoryInformation processing theoriesCore knowledge theoriesSociocultural theories (Vygotsky)General ThemesNature and nurtureContinuity vs. discontinuityActive vs passive childNurture (environment, learning)John Locke (1632-1704) -Infants mind as “tabula rasa”Behaviorism (e.g. Watson, Skinner)Nurture (environment, learning)A childs mind is a blank book. During the first years.