early infant observation by Charles Darwin
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"Early infant observation by Charles Darwin" is a pioneering developmental case study in which Charles Darwin systematically recorded and analyzed the early behavior and psychological development of his son, William Erasmus Darwin.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
developmental case study
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infant observation study → psychological observation → work by Charles Darwin → |
| aim |
to compare infant behavior with that of animals
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to document early mental development → |
| analyzes |
early communication
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emotional expressions → motor development → sensory responses → |
| approach |
naturalistic observation
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| author |
Charles Darwin
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| context |
Victorian-era scientific study of development
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| dataType |
anecdotal notes
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diary records → |
| discipline |
biology
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developmental science → psychology → |
| focusesOn |
early behavior
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infant development → psychological development → |
| hasNotableFeature |
integration of biological and psychological perspectives
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systematic, dated entries → use of Darwin’s own child as subject → |
| hasParticipant |
Charles Darwin
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William Erasmus Darwin → |
| influenced |
early developmental research methods
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later infant diary studies → |
| language |
English
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| method |
longitudinal observation
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systematic observation → |
| pioneeringIn |
child psychology
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developmental psychology → systematic infant study → |
| records |
chronological changes in infant behavior
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development of attention and perception → early smiling and crying → responses to stimuli → |
| relatedTo |
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
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| subjectOfStudy |
William Erasmus Darwin
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| timePeriod |
19th century
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| usedFor |
illustrating continuity between human and animal behavior
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supporting Darwin’s theories on emotional expression → |
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| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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William Erasmus Darwin
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