5. Major Theories of Development

Question 1

What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud? (List 3)

Answer 1

Oral stage (0-1.5 yrs), Anal stage (1.5-3 yrs), Phallic stage (3-5 yrs)

Question 2

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 0-1?

Answer 2

Trust vs mistrust.

Question 3

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 1-3?

Answer 3

Autonomy vs shame.

Question 4

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 3-5?

Answer 4

Initiative vs guilt.

Question 5

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 5-13?

Answer 5

Industry vs inferiority.

Question 6

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 13-19?

Answer 6

Identity vs diffusion.

Question 7

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 20-39?

Answer 7

Intimacy vs isolation.

Question 8

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 40-59?

Answer 8

Generativity vs stagnation.

Question 9

What is Erikson’s stage of development for ages 60-death?

Answer 9

Integrity vs despair.

Question 10

What is the dynamic systems theory?

Answer 10

Development is due to the dynamic interaction of diverse developing systems.

Question 11

What is the zone of proximal development?

Answer 11

The difference between what someone can do alone vs with expert help

Question 12

What is Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?

Answer 12

A theory concerned with how society influences people.