12 Questions
According to Piaget's theory, how do children construct knowledge?
By naturally trying to make sense of their world
What happens when a child's predicted events do not occur according to Piaget's theory?
The child must revise their theory
In Erikson's theory, what determines personality development?
Internal maturational plan and external societal demands
What does lifespan development refer to?
The study of how people change and remain the same over time
Why is lifespan development considered plastic?
Because it allows for change throughout life
How did Piaget view children's theories of the physical and social worlds?
As similar to scientific theories in growth and revision
Which theory emphasizes the various levels of influence on human development?
Bronfenbrenner's theory
What is the name of the principle on which the model of eight stages of life cycle is based?
Epigenetic principle
Which system in Bronfenbrenner's model involves social settings that a person may not experience firsthand but still influence development?
Exosystem
What does the term 'mental hardware' refer to according to Information Processing Theorists?
Memory structures where information is stored
Which group is said to have better mental hardware and software compared to younger children in terms of cognition?
Adolescents and adults
What does the Macrosystem refer to in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?
Cultures and subcultures in which the person is embedded
Explore the multidisciplinary nature of lifespan development, studying how individuals change and stay consistent over time. Learn about influential theories like those of Piaget, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner, and information processing theorists in relation to early development.
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