Questions and Answers
What are the two major forces that influence a child's growth and development according to Gesell's Maturational Theory?
What does maturation govern in an individual?
The growth of the entire personality
What do genes determine according to Gesell's theory?
The sequence, timing, and forms of emerging action patterns
What is reciprocal interweaving?
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Functional asymmetry refers to achieving perfect balance or symmetry in development.
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What does self-regulation in development indicate?
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What did Gesell believe about individuality in child development?
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What should Gesell's philosophy of child rearing begin with?
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Study Notes
Gesell's Maturational Theory
- Development influenced by two primary forces: environment and genes.
- Maturation follows fixed sequences dictated by genetic codes.
- Individual rates of maturation can differ widely.
Maturation
- Governed primarily by intrinsic factors, particularly genes within the cell nucleus.
- Influences holistic personality growth.
Genes
- Define timing, sequence, and forms of emerging behavioral patterns.
Reciprocal Interweaving
- Describes the gradual organization of dual tendencies in personality development.
- Involves cycles of losing and regaining equilibrium between opposing tendencies.
Functional Asymmetry
- Perfect balance or symmetry is rarely achieved during development.
- Functional asymmetry can be advantageous, with effectiveness often linked to utilizing one-sided preferences (like favoring one eye or hand).
Self-Regulation
- Intrinsic mechanisms enable organisms, especially babies, to self-regulate development, including managing feeding and sleep cycles.
- Intrinsic self-regulatory processes can lead children to resist external teaching efforts.
Individuality
- Each child's unique temperament and growth style presents distinct cultural demands.
- Cultures should adapt to accommodate and nurture individual differences in children.
Gesell's Philosophy of Child Rearing
- Emphasizes recognition of Maturational Laws to foster natural development.
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Explore the key concepts of Gesell's Maturational Theory with this quiz. Understand how environmental and genetic factors influence a child's development. Test your knowledge on the fixed sequences of maturation and its varying rates.
