Human Development Theories and Stages Quiz

Erik Erikson introduced the Psychoanalytic Theory of Human Development.

Albert Bandura is known for the Social Learning Theory and the concept of observational learning.

James Marcia extended and modified Erikson's stages, creating the Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development.

Lev Vygotsky is credited with the 'sociocultural theory,' emphasizing culture and social interaction in cognitive development.

James Marcia developed the psychosocial theory of identity development, introducing identity statuses like 'identity diffusion' and 'identity achievement'.

The crisis of Identity vs. Role Confusion occurs in Erikson's Psychosocial Development during adolescence.

Children develop logical thinking and conservation skills during Piaget's Concrete Operational stage.

Lev Vygotsky is associated with the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) in cognitive development.

The central conflict in Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage is the struggle for independence and self-control.

The Formal Operational stage in Piaget's theory involves the ability to think abstractly and hypothetically.

The central conflict in Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation stage involves contributing to society and avoiding a sense of stagnation.

Abraham Maslow introduced the Hierarchy of Needs as a framework for understanding human motivation and development.

The Preconventional Level in Kohlberg's Theory involves moral decision-making based on avoiding punishment and seeking personal reward.

Urie Bronfenbrenner proposed the ecological systems theory, emphasizing the impact of the environment on development.

Accommodation in Piaget's theory refers to adjusting cognitive structures to incorporate new information.

Charles Horton Cooley introduced the concepts of 'self' and 'looking glass self' in social development.

The Conventional Level in Kohlberg's Theory involves moral behavior motivated by adherence to social rules and approval of others.