Child Development theory Flashcards
Behavioral Theory
- John B. Watson
- B.F.Skinner
- Albert Bandura
development throughout life is motivated by inner, unconscious forces, stemming from childhood, over which we have little control
Cognitive Theory
1. Jean Piaget
Emphasis is on how changes or growth in the ways people know, understand, and think about the world affect behavior
Psychodynamic Theory
- Sigmund Freud
- Erik Erikson
Behavior throughout life is motivated by inner, unconscious forces, stemming from childhood over which we have little control
Contextual Theory
- Vygotsky
- Bronfenbrenner
Behavior is determined by the relationship between individuals and their physical, cognitive, personality, social, and physical worlds
Evolutionary Theory
1. Lorenz influenced by early work of Charles Darwin, Bowlby
Behavior is the result of the genetic inheritance from out ancestors; traits and behavior that are adaptive for promoting the survival of our species have been inherited through natural selection
Evolutionary Theory Charles Darwin
“survival of the fittest”
Evolutionary Theory Konrad Lorenz
“imprinting” ex. geese were attached first 20 min when born. Idea is that if not attached as soon as more, baby dies.
Evolutionary Theory John Bowlby
“attachment” believed this was necessary
Evolutionary Theory Arnold Gessel
“maturation” we all develop the same skills at our own times because of nature
Psychodynamic Theory Freud’s 5 psychosexual stages (pleasure or gratification focused on biological function & body parts)
- oral stage
- anal stage
- phallic
- genital stage
- latency
Missing the Oral stage
nail-biting
Missing the anal stage
too organized because he/she had no freedom
Missing the phallic stage
issues with future relationships
- oedipus complex= boy jealous of dad
- electra complex= girl gets mad at mother for not having a penis
Psychodynamic ID,EGO,SUPEREGO
ID= operates for pleasure EGO= source of balance SUPEREGO= Angel
What happens if we do not satisfy our urges in each stage of the psychosexual stages?
We develop “fixation” which is the behavior reflecting an earlier stage of development
Erikson’s Trust vs. Mistrust p.21
positive: feelings of trust from environmental support
negative: fear and concern regarding others
Erikson’s autonomy vs. shame&doubt
positive: self-sufficiency if exploration is encouraged
negative: doubts about self, lack of independence
Erikson’s initiative vs. guilt
positive: discovery of ways to initiate action
negative: guilt from actions and thoughts