Early Life and Education
Which university did Arnold Gesell earn his medical degree from?
Yale University
How many stages are in the cyclical spiral?
6 Stages
What predictable stages of child growth did Arnold Gesell use?
Developmental Stages (motor, intellectual, language, and personal social developments).
How many children did Arnold Gesell study to form his theories?
12,000 Children
When was Arnold Gesell born?
June 21, 1880
What theory did Arnold Gesell develop?
Maturation Theory
When does the timing of growth occur for children?
It Differs For Each Child!
What was Arnold Gesell profession?
Psychologist and Pediatrician
What was Arnold Gesell main area of research in?
Child Development
Arnold Gesell’s maturation theory emphasizes that development follows a predictable sequence that is due to...
Biological or Genetic Factors
What did Arnold Gesell believe children progress through, allowing time for adjustment and growth?
Cycles or Spirals
What clinical evaluation tool did Arnold Gesell invent?
The Gesell Dome