Developmental Theories in Perspective PowerPoint Flashcards
Child Development
A field devoted to understanding all concepts of human growth and change from conception through adolescence.
Developmental Psychology
More generalized field of study. This field includes child development, and is devoted to understanding all aspects of human growth and change across the entire lifespan.
What is the theory of development?
Consists of a systematic framework of principles based on organized observations of changes in behavior over time.
What are the early views on childhood?
Original Sin, Tabula Rasa, and Innate Goodness
Original Sin
Child that were born into the world were viewed as evil beings.
Tabula Rasa
John Locke= Children are born as a “blank tablet.”
Innate Goodness
Rousseau= Children are inherently good.
What are the four aspects of development?
Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Emotional and Social Development, Moral Development
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory
Development is the result of relationships between people and their environments. Child’s development cannot solely be evaluated in the immediate environment. Must also examine interactions among the larger environments
What are the four nested systems?
Microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem
Microsystem
Variables in which the child is directly exposed to. Relationships, environment, child’s body. This is where most of the child’s behavior is learned.
Mesosystem
Interconnections between the microsystems. The interactions between family and teachers, and the relationship between the child’s peers and the family.
