Theories of Development Flashcards
define GROWTH
quantitive increase in physical size that is interdependent of development
define DEVELOPMENT
progressive acquisition of skills & capacity that is interdependent of growth & trasnational; stems from learned behavior & maturation; 3 types
define MATURATION
attainment of fully developed skill from total process of skills & independent practice/training
growth and development grows and what together
lags
What are the 3 types of development
physical, cognitive, & socio-emotional development
describe PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
changes in size, body composition, chemical make-up, & height
describe COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
changes in way people think from social interaction & brain development
describe SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
changes in social relationships, feeling, social skills, self-esteem, gender identity, & coping methods
define cephalocaudal
begins @ head to feet
define proximodistal
from center to extremeties
list characteristics of growth & development
- simple to complex
- continuous slow & steady w/growth spurts
- individualized progress rates
- affects all systems @ different times
- affects person physically, mentally, & socially
list the 3 conflicts of growth & development
- nature vs nurture
- continuity vs discontinuity
- pedagogy vs andragogy
describe CONTINUITY VS DISCONTINUITY
slow progression vs abrupt change
describe PEDAGOGY VS ANDRAGOGY
taught by teacher vs self taught
define psychoanalytical theories
theories analyze symbolic meaning behind behavior; thought to be rooted in unconsciousness & early life experiences
what are two famous psychologists behind psychoanalytical theories
Freud & Erikson
describe cognitive theories
theories about how ppl process info, think, & learn
What are two famous psychologists behind cognitive theories
Piaget & Vygotsky
What are the basics of Freud’s theory?
there are 3 parts to awareness (conscious, subconscious, & unconscious) & 3 conflicted personality components (Id, Ego, & Superego)
describe Freud’s theory regarding awareness is further detail
- the conscious is based in reality & logic (deals w/immediate awareness)
- the subconscious/preconscious hold memory, thoughts, & feelings; able to be recalled to conscious
- unconscious holds painful memories; behavior can be understood if unconscious is understood
describe Freud’s theory on conflicted personality in further detail
- the Id controls basic primitive “I want” urgers & driven by libido
- the Ego is the “executive” most in touch of reality that understands delayed satisfaction in relation to Id
- the Superego understands ethics & morals; able to judge, control, & punish
aka: defense mechanisms
mental mechanisms
all defense mechanisms happen unconsciously except for
suppression
who thought defenses mechanisms were to protect the ego
Freud
list types of defense mechamisms
- suppression
- rationalization
- identification
- sublimation
- regression
- denial
- displacement
- projection
- compensation
- undoing
- reaction formation/overcompensation
- conversion
- daydreaming
- repression
- withdrawl
define suppression
consciously bringing back distressing feelings to increase focus
define rationalization
justify/excuse to prevent from confronting reality; don’t learn to deal; most widely used
define IDENTIFICATION DEFENSE MECHANISM
taking on personality traits of another held in high esteem generally during sexual role identification
define SUBLIMATION DEFENSE MECHANISM
channel/redirect unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable outlets; considered positive & effective
what defense mechanism is considered positive & effective
sublimation
define REGRESSION DEFENSE MECHANISM
return to earlier, more developmentally secure stage
define DENIAL DEFENSE MECHANISM
unable to recognize event/emotions
define DISPLACEMENT DEFENSE MECHANISM
transfers emotions from something to something/someone else
define PROJECTION DEFENSE MECHANISM
blaming/rejects their own wrong thoughts/feelings & onto someone else
define COMPENSATION DEFENSE MECHANISM
make up deficiencies by excelling in 1 area; helps maintain self esteem
define UNDOING DEFENSE MECHANISM
symbolically cancels previous bad thought/action in an attempt to make up for something bad
define REACTION FORMATION DEFENSE MECHANISM
overcompensation; bad thoughts/feelings replaced with opposite feelings or thoughts when encountering subject of bad thoughts
define CONVERSION DEFENSE MECHANISM
converts unconscious feelings to physical symptoms
define DAYDREAMING DEFENSE MECHANISM
substitute for reality