Child Development Theorists

Believed children learn best by using their senses.

Believed both biological development and cultural experiences influence a child's ability to learn.

Created a hierarchy of needs

Stressed the important role caregivers play in moral development

Four stages of thinking that shape how children see and learn about the world

Believed emotional experiences in childhood have a big impact on a person as an adult

Believe children learn by modeling

If a psychological crisis is met in a positive way the child develops normally

Provided information on order in which children master various skills and follow the typical rate of development

If a child's actions bring positive effects, then that action will be repeated and vice versa