Lifespan Theories
This theory emphasizes the social nature of our development rather than its sexual nature.
What is Erikson's Psychosocial Theory.
An attachment style Ainsworth described as a child engaging with strangers and exploring freely.
What is Secure Attachment.
BSU won their first Fiesta Bowl in this year.
What is 2007.
This theory believes that interconnected factors (such as family, friends, work, government, etc.) can influence a person's life.
What is Systems Theory.
True or False: Childhood obesity has been linked to negative medical conditions but improved brain functioning.
What is False.
This theory expands beyond cognitive development into moral reasoning.
During this stage, Erikson highlights the importance of attachment between infants and caregivers.
What is Trust vs. Mistrust.
True or False: March is National Professional Social Worker Month.
What is true.
This theory focuses on equity between sexes and can expand to equal rights for minorities.
What is Feminist Theory.
Erikson described children who excelled in this stage to be active, constantly playing, achieving, and getting together with friends.
What is Industry vs. Inferiority.
This theory believes personalities are shaped by childhood experiences.
What is Freud's Psychosexual Theory.
True of False: Piaget believed that we are continually trying to balance what we see with what we know.
What is true.
A holiday made famous on Seinfeld that starts with dinner and the airing of grievances.
What is Festivus.
Macro-level theory that views society as a competition for limited resources.
What is Conflict Theory (Karl Marx).
Piaget said this stage occurs between the ages of 7 to 11 and involves mastering of logic in tangible ways.
What is Concrete Operational.
True or False: Childhood trauma has minimal impact on development.
What is false.
During this stage, Erikson believed that children overly anxious parents would not build self-confidence as adults.
What is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
According to Google, this was the most popular fruit in Idaho in 2025.
What are bananas.
This theory looks at structural inequality based on white privilege and associated wealth, power, and prestige.
What is Critical Race Theory.
This provision has led to teachers planning individualized programs for children with disabilities.
What is an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
This theory focuses on thinking and notes that cognitive abilities develop through specific stages.
What is Piaget's Cognitive Theory.
This milestone described by Piaget is typically acquired by 8 months of age.
What is Object Permanence.
This was the top selling candy in the US in 2024.
What are M&M's.
Defined as philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within disciplines to formulate theories.
What are paradigms.
Name one cultural difference in the classroom that can contribute to misunderstandings between students and teachers
What are not speaking, limited eye contact, social distance, gaps between comments, focus on cooperation (rather than competition), and use of test questions (such as what is 2+2).