Glossary C

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Contexts of development refers to the interrelated conditions in which development occurs. Culture, family, and ethnic group are three (3) of the major contexts that have an effect on development. Other things that have an effect or influnce on development are: work organizations, community settings, child care programs, schools, religious groups, community clubs, athletic teams. cities, counties, states, and nations. Additonal factors are: economic, and historical factors like wars, political revolution, famine, or economic collapse are additional factors that have been shown to affect development.

Contextual dissonance is defined as the difference between the characteristics of the primary child-rearing and home environment and other environments in which the child participates.

Contextual model refers to a view of children as active entities whose developmental paths represent a continuous, dynamic interplay between internal forces (nature-environment) and external influences (nurture)

Contextual modulation is a term used when the neural response to a stimulus is influenced by the context within which the stimulus occurs. Contextual modulation has been used to refer to the situation in which a neuron’s response is influenced by stimulation of an area outside its receptive field.

Contextual subtheory is a term used in Sternberg's Triarchic theory that refers to the idea that intelligence must be viewed in terms of the context in which it occurs.

Contextualism is defined as the belief that intelligence must be understood in its real-world context

In psychology, contextualization refers to the process of understanding behavior by considering the broader context in which it occurs. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the individual's actions to grasp the environmental, social, and cultural factors that influence behavior. This article explores the concept of contextualization, its significance in psychology, potential risks, application areas, recommendations for practitioners, and its historical and legal considerations.

Contextualization of learning means offering instruction in ways that first draw on a child's existing experiences, knowledge, and concepts and then expand them in new directions.