Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Human Development Quiz

Erik Erikson proposed the stages of psychosocial development.

Socialization refers to learning acceptable behavior and values in society.

Jean Piaget is known for the theory of cognitive development in children.

Cultural assimilation is the process of acquiring cultural traits or social norms from another culture.

Socialization is the process through which individuals internalize societal values and norms.

In Kohlberg's theory, individuals at the preconventional stage follow rules to avoid punishment.

Safety needs must be satisfied first according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Homeostasis refers to a state of balance or harmony in mind and body.

Role conflict refers to conflict between different social roles a person occupies.

The 'zone of proximal development' indicates the range of tasks a learner can perform with help in Vygotsky's theory.

Conflict perspective in sociology emphasizes power and inequality's role in shaping human development.

Cultural assimilation refers to losing cultural identity and adopting dominant group's traits.

George Herbert Mead proposed symbolic interactionism, focusing on symbols and language in human interaction.

Charles Horton Cooley introduced the concept of the 'looking-glass self,' emphasizing social interactions in shaping self-concept.

Urie Bronfenbrenner is known for the ecological systems theory, focusing on environmental systems' impact on human development.

George Herbert Mead is known for the 'self-concept' and the 'looking-glass self' in symbolic interactionism.

Erik Erikson proposed the theory of psychosocial development, including stages like autonomy vs. shame and doubt.