Theorists
Known for his theory of social learning, he emphasized the importance of modeling and introduced the concept of self-efficacy.
Albert Bandura
Piaget’s four stages fall under this type of development, beginning with the sensorimotor stage in infancy
cognitive development
What experiment involved imitation and aggression toward a certain inanimate object?
Bobo Doll Experiment
He created a theory with six stages of moral development, focusing on justice as a foundation for morality
Lawrence Kohlberg
A child learning to take turns, manage frustration, and form friendships is demonstrating this type of development
social-emotional development
Which experiment exemplified use of self-control involving a yummy treat?
Marshmallow Experiment
This psychologist developed the idea of a growth mindset, where intelligence and skills can grow with effort
Carol Dweck
At this level, moral reasoning is based on maintaining law and order, regardless of personal feelings
conventional level
In studies at West Point and in national spelling bees, this term was measured to determine how passion and perseverance—not talent—predict long-term success
Grit
This psychologist believed learning is a social process and emphasized the role of culture in development
Lev Vygotsky
During the preoperational stage, children often struggle to see things from another person’s perspective. This trait is called what?
egocentrism
This moral reasoning experiment asked whether a man should steal medicine to save his dying wife, revealing how people justify ethical decisions rather than what they decide.
Heinz Dilemma