Developmental Psychology Concepts

The video covers various developmental theories, including Piaget's cognitive stages, Kohlberg's moral development, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and Gesell's neurodevelopmental theory. It also discusses factors affecting development, such as nature vs. nurture and the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing the importance of resilience.

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory involves learning through senses and actions?

• Preoperational

• Formal operations

• Sensory motor

• Concrete operations

In Piaget's theory, which stage is characterized by the use of symbols but a lack of logical reasoning?

• Formal operations

• Sensory motor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operations

At which level of Kohlberg's moral development theory do individuals begin to understand abstract principles of morality?

• Universal

• Preconventional

• Conventional

• Postconventional

Which stage of Kohlberg's moral development is focused on obedience and punishment?

• Stage 2

• Stage 4

• Stage 1

• Stage 3

What concept introduced by Vygotsky refers to the range where a child can learn cognitive skills with guidance?

• Scaffolding

• Formal operations

• Zone of proximal development

• Concrete operations

What is the term for Vygotsky's concept of providing support to a learner to help them achieve a task?

• Mentoring

• Scaffolding

• Tutoring

• Guidance

According to Gesell, what are the two types of factors that influence development?

• Cognitive and social

• Moral and ethical

• Biological and environmental

• Intrinsic and extrinsic

Gesell's theory suggests that development follows a predictable sequence. What is this sequence often compared to?

• A straight line

• A spiral

• A circle

• A wave

What model explains how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence development?

• Cognitive development model

• Moral development model

• Sociocultural model

• Biopsychosocial model

Which framework describes the influence of policies, programs, and community capacity on development?

• Moral development theory

• Cognitive development theory

• Ecological framework

• Biopsychosocial model