Learning objective: theories of development

Freud: Psychsexual conflict; stage theory; ends at 12+, id, ego, superego
Erikson: Psycho social crises; lifespan theory; stage theory
Skinner: Weak role for nature; continuous theory, operant
Bandura: Imitation; weak role for nature; continuous development, observational learning, bo-bo doll
Piaget: Theory of cognitive dev.; stage theory; active learner
Baltes: Continuous theory; individualised dev., normative age-graded, history-graded, non
Bronfenbrenner: Contextual; interactive; continuous, ecological concentric circles
Vygotsky: cultural/historical influences; continuous; weak role for nature, ZPD
Normative-crisis: stage theories; active role for individual
Timing of events: continuous theory; experience and active indiv.

	Created by Megan Wilson almost 11 years ago

PYH400 Thesis PSY2030 Developmental Psychology Note on 1 - Intro, created by Megan Wilson on 07/10/2013.

1 - Intro