Developmental Theories: Freud, Piaget, Vygotsky

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What is the primary focus of B.F. Skinner's theories?

The development of identity through social relationships

The impact of ecological systems on human growth

Observable behaviors shaped by reinforcement and punishment (correct)

Cognitive development and social interaction

Which key concept is associated with Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?

Understanding microsystem, mesosystem, and macrosystem (correct)

Conflicts in personality development

The role of learned behaviors in social contexts

The importance of punishment in learning

What does Albert Bandura emphasize in his social cognitive theory?

The influence of environmental factors on personality development

Behavior changes and learning through observation (correct)

The role of genetic predispositions in behavior

How behavior can be conditioned through rewards

In Erik Erikson's theory, how do individuals develop their personality?

By resolving eight psychosocial conflicts across their lifespan Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the method used by B.F. Skinner?

Focusing on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of B.F. Skinner's theory?

Observable behavior Signup and view all the answers

How many stages are there in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is a key component of Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?

Environmental systems Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory primarily explore?

Learning through observation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of the positive reinforcement example given for dog training?

Behavior shaping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Erikson's view on personality development?

It persists throughout the lifespan. Signup and view all the answers

What role does parental involvement play according to Bronfenbrenner's theory?

It significantly impacts children's academic achievements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms relates to Erikson's emphasis on building independence?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What are the five stages of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual development theory?

Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, Genital Signup and view all the answers

How does Jean Piaget's theory view children's involvement in their learning?

Children create their knowledge through interaction with their environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Lev Vygotsky's Child Development Theory?

Cultural communication in child development Signup and view all the answers

What exemplifies Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory's approach?

Crisis resolution at various stages of life Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT emphasized by Freud's theory of psychosexual development?

Role of social interaction in cognitive development Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in Vygotsky's theory regarding social interaction?

It is essential for reaching full cognitive capability. Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist proposed a stage that includes 'Genital' as one of the final phases?

Sigmund Freud Signup and view all the answers

What does Erik Erikson's theory primarily address?

Crises faced at different stages of psychosocial development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sigmund Freud

Created the theory of psychosexual development
5 stages: Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, Genital
The phases can shape their personalities later on from when they were a baby.
He was a psychoanalyst or not, if they are successful or not.
Explores unconscious minds in dreams.
Considered to have made a huge impact on sexual behaviors and influences our behaviors as adults.

Jean Piaget

His theory was to argue we have 4 stages of cognitive development: sensory-motor, preoperational, concrete operational and lastly formal operational stage.
At last stage we can reach full human development.
Emphasized active role of children in contracting their own knowledge through interaction with the environment.
Considered an influential developmental psychologist of the intellectual development of human beings.

Lev Vygotsky

Vygotsky's Child Development Theory
Highlights of cultural and communication in child development.
Community and language play a central learning part for children.
Elementary mental functions with attention, sensation, perception and memory.
Social interaction is fundamental role in cognition development to be able to learn more to reach their full capability.

Erik Erikson

Believes personality development persists beyond five years.
Personality is influenced by trust, autonomy, intimacy, integrity, and identity.
Uses neo-Freudian ideas with his own ideas.
8 stages of psychosocial development.

B.F. Skinner

His major point of view was radical behaviorism, which the study of observable behavior.
Helps understand behaviors are shaped by reinforcement and punishment.
He focused on behavior and how environmental factors shape it.
His approach is often used by behaviorism rather than a personality or social theory.

Urie Bronfenbrenner

Urie was a developmental psychologist known for his ecological systems theory, which is human development as interaction with a person and environmental systems.
Emphasizes the importance of ecological systems, microsystem, mesosystem and macrosystem.
He is known for understanding children's potential.

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Explore the foundational theories of child development proposed by Freud, Piaget, and Vygotsky. This quiz covers psychosexual development, cognitive stages, and the impact of culture and language on growth. Test your knowledge of these influential psychologists and their contributions to understanding human development.