Developmental psychology

Social learning theory

developed by albert bandura; says human learn from imitating other in a social environment

Nature versus Nurture

A debate surrounding the relative importance of heredity (nature) and environment (nurture) in determining behavior

Schemas

Concepts or mental frameworks that organize and interpret information.

sociocultural theory of cognitive development

Vygotsky's theory which suggest people around us imprint information onto us/ we gain knowledge from social interactions and overall culture

8 stages of psychosocial development

eriksons theory of development which explains how events throughout life shape your personality

4 stages of cognitive development

sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

Problem solving

the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

zone of proximal development

phase of learning during which children can benefit from instruction; having help with learning before independent learning

Discovery Learning Theory

Learning through interacting and exploring your environment

gardeners theory of multiple intellects

visual, linguistic, naturalistic, bodily, interpersonal, intrapersonal, logical, musical

Scaffolding

Adjusting the support offered during a teaching session to fit the child's current level of performance

neurodevelopmental disorders

a group of conditions manifested early in development that reduces personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning

attachment theory

formation of strong bonds with caregivers to regulate emotions

longitudinal studies

study throughout a persons lifespan

cross-sectional studies

comparison of different age groups

sensorimotor stage

learns through senses and movement; birth to 2 years old

preoperational stage

learns language and symbolic play;2 to 7 years old

concrete operational

learns logical thought from 7 to 11 years old

formal operational

learns abstract and deductive thought process at 12 years old

disorders affecting developmental stages

neurodevelopment disorders

insecure attachment

has negative impact on social qualities and emotions

secure attachment

provides safe environment and allows emotional and social growth

social learning effect on development

increases understanding of social and cultural norms through imitation

cognitive stages theory effect on development

shows development of general IQ and thinking strategies to use in the world

attachment theory effect on development

bond between caregiver and receiver foster emotional growth

psychosocial stages theory effect on development

shows how our personality is developed through event or crises through out