Developmental Theories

Understanding developmental theories can help people become more empathetic.

• True

• False

Sigmund Freud was a pioneer in applying sociocultural theory.

• True

• False

Erickson believed that all humans develop in four stages

• True

• False

Piaget theorized that when it comes to thinking, children are just like adults

• True

• False

Vygotsky theorized that cognitive development depends on social interaction.

• True

• False

Kolhberg's theory of moral development includes three stages

• True

• False

Behaviorism is the belief that people's behavior is determined by their genetic makeup

• True

• False

According to social cognitive theory, when children observe kind acts they tend to repeat them.

• True

• False

According to Erickson, children in the elementary school years must master important social and academic skills and resolve the conflict of______>

• identity vs identity confusion

• Initiative vs guilt

• industry vs inferiority

• generativity vs stagnation

According to Erikson, teens must resolve the conflict of ___.

• identity vs identity confusion

• initiative vs guilt

• industry vs inferiority

• generativity vs stagnation