Theorist Test (quizlet)

Brofenbrenner

Ecological systems theory- development reflects the influence of environment

Watson

Behaviorism; "Little Albert"

Rousseau

natural experience of the real world before being corrupted by the social world

Freud

psychoanalytic, children use play to manage emotions

Gesell

Bell Curve, physical development based on that of other children

Skinner

Operant Conditioning, reinforcement and consequences

Bowlby

Attachment Theory

Montessori

Sensory experiences, involvement with the real world

Locke

Blank Slate

Vygotsky

sociocultural theory, zone of proximal development, and scaffolding

Pavlov

Classical conditioning: dogs experiment

Erikson

studied effects of culture and social interaction in different stages

Bandura

Observational learning; Bobo dolls; social-cognitive theory

Comenius

Father of modern education, learn easier stuff then more difficult

Pestalozzi

Discovery Learning, student led discovery of real world

Steiner

Implementation of the arts mixed with socialization and individualization

Piaget

focuses on cognitive or intellectual development

Frobel

Father of Kindergarten, creativity through play

Behaviorist

teacher-led, adults shape development

Naturalist

Student-led, children should shape and develop on their own

Psychoanalytic

focus on emotions and socialization in development