Theoretical Bases of the Profession

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

Set of propositions regarding the interrelationship of two or more conceptual variables relevant to a phenomena

Question 2

Developmental Theory

Answer 2

Focus is on the content of development (psychosocial) and the process of development (cognitive-structural)

Question 3

Developmental Theories

Answer 3

Challenge and Support
Stages, phases, and vectors
Epigenetic

Question 4

Psychosocial Theory

Answer 4

Individuals mature psychologically and experience contextual challenges that trigger dissonance

Question 5

Psychosocial Theories

Answer 5

Erikson
Marcia identity (diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, achievement)
Jossleson identity (applied Marcia to women)
Chickering developmental vectors

Question 6

Cognitive Structural Theory

Answer 6

Rooted in the work of Piaget

Examine how people think and make meaning of their experiences

Question 7

C-S Theories

Answer 7

Perry - intellectual and ethical dev.
Kohlberg
Gilligan

Question 8

Identity Theory

Answer 8

The way by which we differentiate ourselves from other people in our lives as well as fro out own organic functions

Question 9

Race Identity

Answer 9

Black
White
Multiracial

Question 10

Ethnic Identity

Answer 10

Asian American
Latino
Native American

Question 11

Gender

Answer 11

Women
Men
Sexual Orientation