Developmental Theories

Question 1

What theory is associated to Erik Erikson?

Answer 1

Psychosocial Theory

Question 2

What theory is associated to B.F Skinner?

Answer 2

Behavioural Theory

Question 3

What theory is associated to Albert Bandura?

Answer 3

Social - Cognitive Theory –> Social Learning

Question 4

What theory is associated to Lev Vygotsky?

Answer 4

Contextual - social cultural theory

Question 5

What theory is associated to Arnold Gesell?

Answer 5

Maturational Theory

Question 6

What theory is associated to Jean Piaget?

Answer 6

Cognitive Development

Question 7

What are developmental theories?

Answer 7

A set of ideas that help us create a framework for us to understand and respond to children’s development.

Question 8

What is the Psychosocial Theory?

Answer 8

1. focuses on social-emotional development
2. life seen in series/crises
3. children need more positive experiences in each stage of development to reach full potential

Question 9

What is the Maturational Theory?

Answer 9

1. the belief that child doesn’t learn, but grow into skills
2. interested in “norms” of development
3. development unfolds

Question 10

What is the Social Cognitive Theory?

Answer 10

1. believes in reinforcement
2. the belief that children imitate adult actions
3. Albert Bandura –> adult interactions with clown doll, children responded the same way

Question 11

What is the Behavioural Theory?

Answer 11

1. B.F Skinner
2. positive reinforcement is needed
3. behaviour can be learned through experience

Question 12

What is the Contextual - Social Cultural Theory?

Answer 12

1. Lev Vygotsky
2. Same as Piaget, children learn by doing
3. emphasized role of adults
4. adults scaffold children’s learning by asking questions (support)

Question 13

What is the Cognitive Development Theory?

Answer 13

1. Jean Piaget
2. adults provide materials, set up the environment, and step aside
3. belief that children learn through their experiences and being hands-on