HD2: Ch 2 Theorist

Means of increasing knowledge by observing, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and formulating a theory.

• Scientific Method
• Naturalistic Experiments 
• Longitudinal Studies
• Cross-Sectional Studies

Theory based on the belief that a person’s developmental stage should be based on what can be observed or seen in his or her behavior rather than making assumptions about what cannot be directly observed.

• Cognitive Theories
• Developmental Theories 
• Psychoanalytic Theories 
• Behaviorism 

Behaviors that continue when reinforced

• Ecological Theory
• Ethological Theory
• Classical Conditioning 
• Operant Conditioning 

Comprehensive explanations about why people act and behave the way they do and how they change over time.

• Cognitive Theories
• Developmental Theories 
• Psychoanalytic Theories 
• Behaviorism 

 Erikson’s theory consisting of eight stages in which people must successfully resolve a psychological and/or social conflict before moving to the next stage in life.

• Psychosocial Development Stages 
• Social Cognitive Theory
• Observable Behaviors
• Genetics 

The study of genes

• Longitudinal Studies 
• Scientific Method
•  Hypothesis 
• Genetics 

Theory based on the assumption that people are affected by rewards and punishments, but that their reaction to rewards and punishments are filtered by their own perceptions, thoughts, and motivations.

• Social Cognitive Theory 
• Ecological Theory
• Ethological Theory 
• Behaviorism

Part of a DNA molecule that determines individual traits

• Genetics
• Genes
• ADHD
•  ASD

Personal choices that evaluate what is right and what is wrong.

• Social Cognitive Theory
•  Behaviorism 
• Moral Decisions
• Observable Behaviors 

Understanding developmental theories can help people become more empathetic.

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