Flashcards on Theories of Development

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What is the nature vs. nurture theory of development?

Debate about the relative importance of genetic inheritance and environmental factors in determining development.

What is Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

States that children develop their thinking abilities by actively exploring and interacting with their environment.

What is Erikson's psychosocial theory of development?

Proposes that individuals go through a series of psychosocial stages throughout their lifespan, each characterized by a unique developmental task.

What is Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development?

Emphasizes the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development.

What is Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Describes the stages of moral reasoning individuals go through, from pre-conventional to post-conventional levels.

What is Bandura's social learning theory?

States that individuals learn through observation and imitation of others' behavior, as well as through rewards and punishments.

What is Freud's psychosexual theory of development?

Proposes that individuals pass through distinct stages of psychosexual development, each with its own unique conflicts and fixations.

What is the ecological systems theory of development?

Views individuals as part of a complex system of interacting influences, including the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem.

What is the attachment theory of development?

Proposes that early relationships and attachments have a significant impact on later emotional and social development.

What is the social-emotional theory of development?

Focuses on the interplay between individuals' social and emotional experiences and their developmental outcomes.

What is the self-determination theory of development?

States that individuals have innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which drive their motivation and development.

What is the cultural-historical theory of development?

Emphasizes the role of cultural tools and social interactions in the development of cognitive processes.

What is the systems theory of development?

Views development as a complex system of interconnected elements, where changes in one part can impact the entire system.

What is the social cognitive theory of development?

Describes how individuals' behaviors, personal factors, and environmental influences interact to shape development.

What is the psychodynamic theory of development?

Focuses on the influence of unconscious processes and early experiences on individual development.

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Which theory emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development?



Which theory proposes a series of psychosocial stages throughout an individual's lifespan?



Which theory describes the stages of moral reasoning individuals go through?



Which theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development?



Which theory describes how individuals learn through observation and imitation of others' behavior?



Which theory describes distinct stages of psychosexual development?



Which theory views individuals as part of a complex system of interacting influences?



Which theory proposes that early relationships and attachments impact later emotional and social development?



Which theory focuses on the interplay between individuals' social and emotional experiences?



Which theory states that individuals have innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness?




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