Cognitive and Humanistic Developmental Theories

Question 1

Piaget Stages of Cognitive Development

Answer 1

1. Sensorimotor
2. Preoperational
3. Concrete Operational
4. Formal Operational

Question 2

Sensorimotor

Answer 2

Age Range: 0-2yrs

Goal: Object Permanence (objects exist no matter what)

Question 3

Preoperational

Answer 3

Age Range: 2-7yrs (egocentric)

Goal: Symbolic Thought (outside world thought)

Question 4

Concrete Operational

Answer 4

Age Range: 7-12yrs

Goal: Operational Thought (logical thought)

Question 5

Formal Operational

Answer 5

Age Range: 12-15yrs

Goal: Abstract Thought

Question 6

Humanistic Development believes…

Answer 6

…in the uniqueness of each person
…there is an internal drive that pushes us to potential
…Rogers and Maslow

Question 7

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 7

1. Physiological Needs (air, water, food, shelter, sleep)
2. Safety Needs (security, employment, health)
3. Love/Belonging (friendship, intimacy, connection)
4. Esteem (respect, self-esteem, status)
5. Self-Actualization (desire to become the most)