Theorist
Two major theorists mentioned in each period of development in our textbook even though their theories are older and sometimes highly criticized
For this to be valid it must have scientific verification, been tested by a fair set of far-reaching research, and endured the test of time
Theory
What is Prenatal
Time between conception and birth
Writing with a pencil requires
Fine Motor Skills
Insulating fatty coating of neuron
What is myelin
Believes that there is a variety of learning styles
Who is Gardner
Aspects that look at outside factors' effects on development
Nurture
What is the time of puberty and the beginnings of independence
Adolescence
Process of increasing levels of thinking
What is cognitive
Chemical that sends messages across the synapses
What are neurotransmitters
Coined the term "Zone of Proximal Development"
Who is Vygotsky
When a theory has multiple stages, often broken into age groups it is thought to be this
Discontinuous
In this stage, we experience the beginning of language
Changes in relationships with others
Social
Small branches or fingers of the neuron
What are dentrites
Theorist who examined the terms Id, Ego, and Superego
Sigmund Frued
What is the Prime characteristics of development
The belief that development is lifelong
The ages 6-11
What is Middle Childhood
Changes in understanding and expressing feelings
Site of transmission of electric nerve impulses
What are synapses
Create the social learning theory
Who is Bandura
Observations, interviews, questionnaires and case studies
What are four methods of research
What stage is preschool and the establishment of ties to peers
The biological processes which include changes in size and motor skills
What is physical
In adolescents development in this part of the brain is affected
Pre frontal cortex