Theories of Human Development

Question 1

Systematic statement of principles and generalizations that provides a framework for understanding how and why people change as they grow older.

Answer 1

Developmental Theory

Question 2

____ is a term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy created by survival and sexual instincts.

Answer 2

Libido

Question 3

Theory of human development
Irrational, unconscious drives and motives underlie human behavior.

Answer 3

Psychoanalytic Theory

Question 4

Personality has 3 parts that change over time: ___ (Psychic Forces)

Answer 4

Id, Ego, & Superego

Question 5

Defense Mechanisms

Answer 5

Repression
Reaction Formation
Projection
Regression
Fixation

Question 6

Desired outcomes =
Undesired outcomes =

Answer 6

more likely to repeat
less likely to repeat

Question 7

Behavior leads to addition of something pleasant Negative reinforcement

Answer 7

Positive Reinforcement

Question 8

Behavior is rewarded by the removal of something unpleasant

Answer 8

Negative Reinforcement

Question 9

___ is an unpleasant consequence that leads to a decrease in behavior

Answer 9

Punishment

Question 10

Addition of something unpleasant that decreases behavior

Answer 10

Positive Punishment

Question 11

Removal of something pleasant that decreases behavior

Answer 11

Negative Punishment

Question 12

An extension of behaviorism that emphasizes the influence that other people have over a person’s behavior.

Answer 12

Social Learning Theory