Areas of Development
This skill focuses on a child's ability to think and reason.
Intellectual Development
Priscilla cries when she is upset.
Emotional Development
Lived from 1908 - 1970, developed the Hierarchy of Needs.
Abraham Maslow
Emphasized the critical role of social interaction and culture in cognitive development.
Sociocultural Theory
The age group of an infant.
0 - 1 year old
This is the skill essential for connecting with other people.
Social Development
Nicholas shares his toys with his brother.
Social Development
Lived from 1870 - 1952, developed the Montessori Method of Education.
Maria Montessori
Focused on how environmental factors influence observable behavior through learning.
Behaviorism
Additional support and resources provided for those who need that helps children master new skills.
Scaffolding
This skill involves learning what feelings and emotions are, and understanding how and why they occur.
Emotional Development
Isaiah repeats the names of the farm animals in his book.
Intellectual Development
Lived from 1896 - 1980, developed the Theory of Cognitive Development.
Jean Piaget
A child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children's natural learning processes.
Montessori Method
Stage of development that adolescents are experiencing according to Erikson's theory.
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Involves small muscles in the hands and fingers.
Physical Development - Fine Motor Skills
Alyssa can sit up all by herself.
Physical Development - Gross Motor Skills
Lived from 1898 - 1934, developed the Sociocultural Theory.
Lev Vygotsky
Expanded on Freud's work to create a comprehensive theory of social development across the entire lifespan.
Psychosocial Theory
Top level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, meaning a personal has reached complete fulfillment and satisfaction.
Self-Actualization
Involves large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso.
Physical Development - Gross Motor Skills
Taylor can turn the pages of a book by himself.
Physical Development - Fine Motor Skills
Lived from 1902 - 1994, developed the Psychosocial Theory.
Erik Erikson
Based on the idea that human behavior is driven by unconscious forces, conflicts, and repressed childhood experiences.
Psychoanalysis Theory
Four stages of Cognitive Development according to Piaget's theory.
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational