Stage Theories of Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY MRS.HENSLEY

Jean Piaget-Cognitive Development -Cognitive theory seeks to describe and explain the development of thought processes and mental states. -It also looks at how these thought processes influence the way we understand and interact with the world. -Piaget proposed an idea that seems obvious now, but helped revolutionize how we think about child development: Children think differently than adults.

Sigmund Freud-Psychosexual Development -Child development occurs in a series of stages focused on different pleasure areas of the body. -During each stage, the child encounters conflicts that play a major role in the course of development.

Erik Erikson-Psychosocial Development -Freud’s famous work influenced a number of other psychoanalysts, including theorist Erik Erickson. -While Erikson’s theory shared some similarities with Freud's, it is dramatically different in many ways. -Rather than focusing on sexual interest as a driving force in development, Erikson believed that social interaction and experience played a decisive role. -His eight-stage theory of human development described this process from infancy through death. During each stage, people are faced with a developmental conflict that impacts later functioning and further growth.

Lawrence Kohlberg-Theory of Moral Development -How exactly do children develop morality? -Do parental or societal influences play a greater role in moral development? -Do all kids develop morality in similar ways? -Kohlberg’s work modified and expanded upon Jean Piaget’s previous work to form a theory that explained how children develop moral reasoning.

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