In the process of development two interrelated factors are at work - learning and maturation. Experiences that provide a basis for learning are necessary for normal development, but exercise or training alone cannot produce the changes in capacity and performance that normally occur in the process of growth. In the training of children it is important to take account of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definitions of Instincts 2. Types of Instincts 3. Characteristics 4. Methods 5. Instincts and Reflex Action 6. Instincts and Education. Contents: Definitions of Instincts Types of Instincts Characteristics of Instincts Methods of Instincts Training Instincts and Reflex Action Instincts and Education 1. Definitions of Instincts: Dr. Peckham and Mrs. Peckham have stated [...]
In this article we will discuss about fourteen major types of instincts seen in individuals. The instincts are: 1. Escape 2. Combat 3. Repulsion 4. Parental Instinct 5. Appeal 6. Sex 7. Curiosity 8. Submission 9. Self-Assertion 10. Gregariousness or Herd Instinct 11. Food Seeking 12. Acquisition 13. Constructiveness 14. Laughter. 1. Escape: Every creature loves its own life, and [...]
