Theories of Child Developmental

Question 1

Name the 4 developmental theories.

Answer 1

1. Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
2. Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
3. Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory
4. Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

Question 2

To detect deviations in the child’s development and assess the child more comprehensively, describe 3 reasons for identification.

Answer 2

1. The causes or reasons why he/she is feeling or behaving in a particular way.
2. His/her needs and concerns that may arise due to disruptions in his/her healthy development.
3. Appropriate interventions to help him/her achieve his/her developmental milestones.

Question 3

What is the key principle behind this identifying the reasons to detect child’s normal development.

Answer 3

Although a child is unique, the basic patterns of growth and development in all those 5 areas are universal, predictable and orderly.