Famous Theorists
This theorist’s stages include sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
The set of stages of human development that we all go through. Includes things like physical, emotional, and social changes from birth to death is called the ____.
The passing of traits from parents to children through genes.
What is heredity or nature
Judging something using only using facts, not feeling or opinions.
What is being objective
In Skinners theory a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior happening again is called a ____.
What is a punishment
This theorist has eight stages of physiological crisis that we all go through.
Who is Erikson
Maslow believed these needs must be met before any higher needs like self-esteem can develop.
Surroundings, people, and influences in a child’s life.
What is the environment or nurture
The analysis that an observer forms and expresses about what they see.
What is an interpertation
In Skinners theory a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior happening again is called a ____.
What is a reinforcement
This theorist’s “social learning theory” emphasizes learning through imitation and modeling.
Who is Albert Bandura
A skill or milestone a child should reach during a certain stage is called a ____. Doctors and teachers can use these to evaluate development.
What are developmental milestones
Theorist who believed children learn best through play and self-directed activities.
Who is Maria Montessori
A person responsible for a child’s needs.
Who is a caregiver
In Kohlbergs preconventional stage, moral decisions are based mainly on ____.
What is avoiding punishment
This theorist believed education should be hands-on, experiential, and connected to real life.
Who is John Dewey
Erikson’s stage for teenagers is called ____.
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion
At birth, a babies brain is what size compared to an adults brain.
What is 1/4 or 25% the size of an adult brain
The feelings of worth and value a person has about themselves.
What is Self-Esteem
Maslow’s highest stage, self-actualization, means this.
What is reaching your full potential
This theorist’s ecological systems theory explains how a child’s environment influences development.
Who is Brofrenbrenner
Vygotsky believed this was the most important factor in learning.
What are social interactions
Any activity that activates a baby's senses to help them develop.
What is stimulation
Keeping information about a child or family private.
What is confidentiality
What did Vygotsky call the temporary support given to help a child learn a new skill?
What is Sacffolding