Child Development Theorists

Which theorist believed in the 4 Cognitive Development Stages?

• Skinner

• Piaget

• Maslow

• Erikson

Which are Piaget's 4 Stages of Cognitive Development?

• Sensorimotor, Operational, Mindfullness, Formal

• Sensori, Mindfull, Performer, Ambiance

• Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete, Formal

• Formal, Semi-Formal, Operations, Concrete

Piaget's theory focuses on cognitive development and how children learn and acquire knowledge.

• True

• False

What was Maslow's Theory based on?

• The Square of Hope

• The upside down pyramid

• The Hierarchy of Needs (pyramid)

• The circle of trust

In Maslow's Theory, in order to get to step 4, you need to reach step 1-3 first. True or False?

• True

• False

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is at the very top of the pyramid?

• Esteem

• Love & Belonging

• Safety

• Self-Actualization

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is at the very bottom of the pyramid?

• Esteem

• Physiological

• Safety

• Self-Actualization

Skinner’s theory is that behavior is determined by positive consequences and negative reinforcements. True or False?

• True

• False

Skinner believed you could change _______ issues.

• behavior

• fighting

• emotional

Frued believed that the _____, the ______, and the super ego in the unconscious mind had more control over our personality than the conscious brain

• id, ego

• all, good

• ego, good

• id, super ego