Theorists

Whose theory states:

There are 8 areas of intelligence that each person possesses at different levels.

• Piaget

• Gardner

• Bandura

• Skinner

Whose theory states:

Positive and negative reinforcement are most effective.

• Piaget

• Gardner

• Bandura

• Skinner

Whose theory states:

Playing and hands-on discovery are key to development

• Gardner

• Erikson

• Montessori

• Maslow

Whose theory states:

Children learn through imitation

• Bandura

• Piaget

• Montessori

• Bronfenbrenner

Whose theory states:

Personality develops as the child goes through 8 crises and has a negative or positive experiences

• Bronfenbrenner

• Erikson

• Montessori

• Piaget

Whose theory states:

There are four stages of intellectual development

• Piaget

• Erikson

• Vygotsky

• Bronfenbrenner

Whose theory states:

People who are closest to the child and interact daily have the biggest impact on development

• Montessori

• Erikson

• Gardner

• Bronfenbrenner

Whose theory states:

Learn through interactions with others

• Vygotsky

• Erikson

• Gardner

• Bronfenbrenner