Comprehensive Blueprint Study Guide – Detailed Theories Edition

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, Family Systems Theory, and more.

Sensorimotor Stage

A stage of cognitive development from birth to 2 years where infants learn through interaction with their environment using senses and motor skills.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, developed during the sensorimotor stage.

Preoperational Stage

A stage of cognitive development from ages 2 to 7 where children begin using symbols and language but still think egocentrically.

Egocentric Thinking

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, typical in the preoperational stage.

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage from ages 7 to 11 where children develop logical thinking related to concrete situations and begin to understand concepts like conservation.

Formal Operational Stage

A stage from age 12 onwards where adolescents gain the ability to think abstractly, hypothetically, and develop scientific reasoning.

Trust vs Mistrust

The first stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory where infants learn to trust caregivers who consistently meet their needs.

Autonomy vs Shame

Erikson's second stage where toddlers strive for independence, and support fosters autonomy while criticism fosters shame.

Initiative vs Guilt

The stage in preschool where children assert power through play; encouragement fosters initiative while discouragement leads to guilt.

Industry vs Inferiority

The school-age stage in Erikson's theory where children focus on academic competence; success builds industry and failure leads to feelings of inferiority.

Generativity vs Stagnation

A middle adulthood stage where individuals focus on contributing to society, with successful generativity leading to fulfillment, and stagnation leading to purposelessness.

Ego Integrity vs Despair

The final stage of Erikson's theory where older adults reflect on their lives; acceptance brings integrity while regret leads to despair.

Family Systems Theory

A perspective that views the family as an interconnected emotional unit, where changes in one member affect the entire system.

Receptive Language

The ability to understand language, which develops faster than expressive language during preschool years.

Adolescent Development - Formal Operations

A stage in adolescence characterized by the development of abstract reasoning, hypothetical thinking, and complex decision-making.

Personal Fable

The belief held by adolescents that they are unique and special, which leads to feelings of invincibility.

Older Adult Cognitive Changes

The cognitive changes that occur with normal aging, including slower processing and decreased short-term memory.

Delirium

An acute and reversible condition often caused by infection or medication that leads to confusion.

Dementia

A chronic and progressive condition resulting in the irreversible decline of cognitive function.

Pender's Model

A model for family health promotion focusing on modifying behavioral influences and empowering families to adopt healthier patterns.