Psychology A-Level
nativist and empiricist accounts
What nativist and empiricist accounts means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of nativist and empiricist accounts
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Nativist evidence includes early preferences for face-like patterns and avoidance of apparent drops, while empiricist evidence includes effects of restricted visual environments.
Topics that use nativist and empiricist accounts
- Section B: Option 1 Child psychology (OCR A-Level)
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