Developmental Theories Part 1

These are comprehensive explanations about why people act and behave the way the do and how they change over time...

• Darwinism Reports

• Developmental Theories

• Simplifications

• Personal Beliefs

Check all that apply: Developmental theories do what?

• Help us understand the people around us better

• Give us a broader picture of how people develop and change over time

• Helps us develop empathy

• Explain everything about life

Which of the following is NOT a type of theory that we discussed in this unit:

• Psychoanalytic Theories

• Cognitive Theories

• Revolutionary Theories

• Behaviorism Theories

This man was called the pioneer in applying psychoanalytic theory and believed what happens early in life affects a person for years to come...

• B.F Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Bandura

• Lawrence Kohlberg

This man developed the 8 stages of human development in which each stage an individual must resolve a conflict or crisis...

• Erik Erikson

• Albert Bandura

• Albert Bandura

• Lawrence Kohlberg

What stage am I?

I am in the first stage in Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Human Development. I depend on others to feed me, change me, and take care of me.

• Initiative v. Guilt

• Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt

• Identity v. Role Confusion

• Trust v. Mistrust

What stage am I?

I am teenager. I used to be a straight A student. Now, I like to be in the mix at every party! Maybe I will start taking school seriously again...maybe not?! Should I try green hair?

• Trust v. Mistrust

• Identity v. Role Confusion

• Generativity v. Stagnation

• Industry v. Inferiority

What stage am I?

I am a toddler. I want to use the bathroom all by myself. I want to pick out my own clothes. I can do it! Don't make me feel shame!

• Trust v. Mistrust

• Initiative v. Guilt

• Autonomy v. Shame

What stage am I?

I am in 5th gradel! I feel good about being productive. When I'm not good at something, sometimes I feel inferior to others.

• Initiative v. Guilt

• Industry v. Inferiority

• Identity v. Role confusion

• Trust v. Mistrust

What stage am I?

I am in the last stage of Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development. I look back on my life and either see a sense of worth or failure.

• Integrity v. Despair

• Generativity v. Stagnation

• Identity v. Role confusion

• Trust v. Mistrust