Theories Flashcards
psychoanalytic theory
people learn and grow by dealing with or suppressing urges and thoughts. They might believe that Lynn is unable to see another side because she’s still stuck in an early stage of development where her ideas are rigidly defined.
social learning theory
people develop through their relationships with others and the world at large. Social learning theorists might see Sarah as advanced because she has encountered many people different from her, which taught her that a different viewpoint isn’t always bad
evolutionary theory
people grow in order to survive and thrive in the world. Maybe Sarah’s first grade teacher held a very different view of life than Sarah did. In order to pass the class, Sarah had to see and give credit to her teacher’s opinion. As a result, Sarah learned to understand both sides
information processing theory
people grow in their ability to perceive and understand the world around them. In this way, perhaps Sarah is advanced because she’s able to process more pieces of information, while Lynn is left with a more simplistic view of the worl
