The History of Developmental Psych (Unit 11)

Question 1

Developmental theories can be broken down into 2 catergories:

Answer 1

Continuity and Discontinuity Theories

Question 2

Propose development is very gradual and that it is difficult at any one time to notice the changes that are occuring:

Answer 2

Continuity Theories

Question 3

More stage-like, in that changes occur more dramatically and obviously:

Answer 3

Discontinuity Theories

Question 4

When studying Nature v. Nurture the subjects used are ____:

Answer 4

Twins

Question 5

Helped create the notion of childhood advising parents to encourage children’s curiosity and fostering a belief in goodness of children:

Answer 5

Locke and Rosseau

Question 6

Believes psychological development parallels biological development; helps to reinforce the stage view:

Answer 6

Darwin

Question 7

Physician and psychologist at Yale who felt maturation is the critical factor in development:

Answer 7

Arnold Gesell

Question 8

Children develop through a series of psychosexual stages in which their needs are met by stimulation of various parts of the body:

Answer 8

Sigmund Freud