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Cultural Review on Psychologists Theories
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09/23/2013

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Accomodation-PIAGET
THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Definition
A change of function in accordance with the environment or modification of the schema
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Assimilation
Definition
Process of changing elements of the environment so they will fit into the current cognitive structure or schema
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Behaviorism
Definition
Theoretical perspective - all behavior can be described by the principles of conditioning
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Classical Conditioning
Definition
Process that enables learning to occur from repeatedly pairing some neural stimulus with a stimulus that evokes a response
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Developmental Theory
Definition
Theory that attempts to describe change as a function of time
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Formal Operations-PIAGET
THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Definition
The last and highest phase in Piagets theory of cog. dev.
The ability to manipulate problems mentally using logic /Early adolescents
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Modeling- BANDURAS SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Definition
Proposes that children do not need to be directly reinforced to learn certain social skills, can learn by watching/receiving reinforcement.
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Motor Behavior
Definition
Any performance of movement that can be observed or documented.
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Motor Development
Definition
Acquisition of motor behavior that is maturational in origin.
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Motor Learning
*Learning & Approach to therapeutic intervention following injury...
Definition
directed toward searching for a motor solution that comes from an interaction of the individual w. the task and the environment.
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Operant conditioning
Definition
Type of behavioral conditioning in which the behavioral response is strengthened in the prescence of reinforcers.
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Personality
Definition
Emotional/Behavioral characteristics of an individual
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Preoperational Stage 3-6 years Intelligence is demonstrated through the use of symbols,language use matures, & memory and imagination is developed..
Definition
Learning continues to be greatly influenced BY EXPERIENCE, children are EGOCENTRIC.
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Reinforcement
Definition
Consequence to an action that modifies the likelihood of the action being repeated.
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Temperament
Collection of inborn differences among inidividuals that is closely related to personality
Definition
The way an individual reacts to situations.
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Theory
Definition
Set of propositions describing operations and cause of natural phenomena
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Zone of proximal development VGOTSKYS THEORY
Definition
Childs preparedness to learn that minimal support from the environment will result in learning.
Term
self-actualization MASLOW
Definition
Highest Level in Maslows hierarchy
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sensorimotor stage AGE 0-2 years Intelligence is demonstrated through motor activity without the use of symbols
Definition

like written or spoken language & knowledge of the world is based on childs physical interactions/experiences.

Term
concrete operations PIAGETS theory of cognitive development 3RD STAGE/ SCHOOL AGE CHILD
Definition
Child performs manipulations on the envt. using organized cog. structures
*REVERSIBILITY OF ACTIONS
*MASTERY OF CONSERVATION TASKS
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ERIK ERIKSON
Definition
Viewed development as a series of conflicts/crises that must be resolved.
Term
ERIKSON STAGE ONE
INFANT
Definition
TRUST VS MISTRUST

=LOVING RELATIONSHIP
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ERIKSON STAGE TWO
TODDLER
Definition
AUTONOMY VS SHAME/DOUBT

=FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT
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ERIKSON STAGE THREE PRESCHOOL
Definition

INTIATIVE VS GUILT =

SOCIAL CHALLENGES/BECOMES CONFIDENT

Term
ERIKSON STAGE 4
SCHOOL AGE
Definition
INDUSTRY VS INFERIORITY

=PEER COMPARISON/NEW SKILLS
Term
ERIKSON STAGE 5 ADOLESCENCE
Definition

INTIMACY VS ISOLATION =

DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS/LOVE

Term
ERIKSON STAGE 6
YOUNG ADULT
Definition
IDENTITY VS ROLE CONFUSION

=ADULT OCCUPATIONAL ROLES
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ERIKSON STAGE 7
ADULT
Definition
GENERATIVITY vs STAGNATION

=SATISFACTION IN OCCUPATION
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ERIKSON STAGE 8
ELDERLY
Definition
EGO INTEGRITY vs DESPAIR

=FULFILLMENT/LIFE SATISFACTION
Term
ALBERT BANDURA
Definition
* SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY LINKED TO MODELING
*RECIPROCAL DETERMINISM
Term
MODELING of BANDURA
Definition
1 ATTENTION TO MODEL
2 RETENTION OF PAST EXPERIENCES
3 REPRODUCE RESPONSE PHYSICALLY
4 MOTIVATION TO PRODUCE RESPONSE
Term
BANDURAS SOCIAL LEARNING INCORPORATED
Definition
information processing theory, involves memory, imagery, and problem solving
Term
ARNOLD GESELL
Definition
Director of Yale Clinic of Child Development
Term
LAWS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTION-GESELL
1. DEVELOPMENT OCCURS IN CEPHALOCAUDAL DIRECTION
Definition
1.INFANT GAINS CONTROL:
head,shoulder,spine then lower legs
Term
LAWS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTION-GESELL
2. DEVELOPMENT-PROXIMAL TO DISTAL
Definition
2. INFANT GAINS CONTROL:
Shoulder, Hip BEFORE Hand and Foot
Term
LAWS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTION-GESELL
3. DEVELOPMENT OCCURS MEDIAL to LATERAL
Definition
3. INFANT GAINS CONTROL:
Ulnar/ Medial HAND GRASP to Radial/Lateral
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LAWS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTION-GESELL
4. DEVELOPMENT OCCURS AGAINST GRAVITY
Definition
4.INFANTS GAIN CONTROL:
Elbows, Hands, All limbs, and then start to stand and walk.
Term
LAWRENCE KOHLBERG
Definition
Development of higher-level behaviors of morality and social conciousness.
Term
KOHLBERG PRECONVENTIONAL LEVEL 1
AGE 4-10
Definition
Rules are obeyed in order to avoid being punished.
Term
KOHLBERG CONVENTIONAL LEVEL 2
PRE-ADOLESCENTS
Definition
Rules are obeyed to be good responsible people in society.
Term
KOHLBERG CONVENTIONAL LEVEL 3
ADOLESCENTS
Definition
Obey Rules to maintain respect of others.
Term
KOHLBERG CONVENTIONAL LEVEL 4
YOUNG ADULT
Definition
Conform to societys rules
Term
KOHLBERG POST CONVENTIONAL LEVEL 5
ADULT
Definition
Reaches a social contract/agreed upon rights/that protect all.
Term
ABRAHAM H MASLOW
Definition
ORGANISMIC THEORY/ HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
Term
MASLOWS PYRAMID:
Definition

PHYSIOLOGICAL HEALTH NEEDS 1 EMOTIONAL PERSONAL NEEDS 2 PARTICIPATION/EXTRA PERSONAL NEEDS 3

LIFE SATISFACTION/ ESTEEM 4

Term
IVAN PAVLOV= CLASSICAL CONDITIONING
Definition
Hungry dogs could be conditioned to salivate at bell/ origin of behaviorism
Term
JEAN PIAGET= THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Definition
Worked with children, intelligence tests, identified assimilation/accomodation
Term
PIAGET STAGE 1
Definition
1 SENSORIMOTOR
Reacts to stimuli
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PIAGET STAGE 2
Definition
2 PREOPERATIONAL symbolic function/egocentrism/centration
Term
PIAGET STAGE 3
Definition

3 CONCRETE OPERATIONS

Identity-different shapes/sizes Conservation-distance/time/speed

Term
PIAGET STAGE 4
Definition
4 FORMAL OPERATIONS perform mental operations/ abstract representations/deductive reasoning
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ROBERT SEARS= PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Definition
Young child cannot distinguish between self & Mother, child reproduces mothers actions through imitations/ becomes reinforcer
Term
BF SKINNER= OPERANT CONDITIONING
Definition

Relies on study of responses/reinforcement

Positive reinforcement works Punishment doesnt

Term
ALEXANDER THOMAS= TEMPERAMENT THEORY
BEHAVIORAL
Definition
Developed temperament theory
easy baby, slow to warm up, difficult
Term

VYGOTSKY=

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Definition
Emphasis on socio-cultural influences on cognitive development, developed zone of proximal dev. /private speech
Term
JOHN WATSON=BEHAVIORAL
Definition
predict/ control behavior. Little Albert...conditions 11 mo old to be afraid of a white rat
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