Theorist Comparison Life Span Development 2015 Developmental Theories

Theorist Comparison Life. Span Development 2015

Developmental Theories… are comprehensive explanations about why people act and behave the way they do and how they change over time

Erikson June 15, 1902 to May 12, 1994

Erikson Type of Theory Psychosocial (our mental and emotional development results from our interactions with others) Summary: Eight stages People must successfully resolve a psychological and/or social conflict before moving to the next stage. Example?

Complete Erikson’s Stage Matching Activity

Stage 1: Trust Stage 2: Autonomy Stage 3: Initiative Stage 4: Industry Stage 1: Mistrust. Stage 2: Shame & Doubt Stage 3: Guilt Stage 4: Inferiority Stage 5: Identity Confusion Stage 6: Intimacy Stage 6: Isolation Stage 7: Generativity Stage 8: Integrity Stage 7: Stagnation Stage 8: Despair

Jean Piaget August 9, 1896 to September 16, 1980

Jean Piaget Type of Theory Cognitive (How people process information, think and learn) Summary: Four stages Explains how people learn Stages are based upon age Example?

Label stages on Piaget’s Theory Notes

Sensorimotor Birth to 2 years Pre. Operational 2 to 7 years Concrete Operational 7 to 11 years Formal Operational 11 years and older

Lev Vygotsky November 17, 1896 to June 11, 1934

Lev Vygotsky Type of Theory Sociocultural & Cognitive (How people learn from experiences and observing and interacting with others around them) Summary: The social and cultural environment shapes human cognitive development Examples?

Lawrence Kohlberg October 25, 1927 to January 19, 1987

Lawrence Kohlberg Type of Theory Moral (Ideas about right and wrong) Summary: Three different levels of thinking People go through these levels when making moral decisions Examples?