Human Growth and development theory
questions and answers
Trust versus mistrust - answer Erickson's first stage of development
Longitudinal study - answer Research projects over an extended period of time
Erickson's The theory of identity formation - answer He believed humans pass through eight
stages of psychosocial development. Each stage is characterized by two opposing forces.
Initiative versus guilt - answer Erikson's belief of the conflict children ages 3 to 6 experience.
During this time, children need to be independent at times. If not given the opportunity, they
may feel guilt.
Genital stage - answer This stage starts in the teenage years and lasts through adulthood.
Operant conditioning - answer Skinner. Changing voluntary behavior with positive
reinforcement
gender schema theory - answer This theory states children form their own concept of gender
roles by observing typical characteristics and behaviors of those around them, including
teachers, parents, and society at large.
The scientific method - answer 1. Identify a problem, by picking an area of research and learning
about it.
2. Observe variables.
3. Collect data to reach conclusions about the problem.
questions and answers
Trust versus mistrust - answer Erickson's first stage of development
Longitudinal study - answer Research projects over an extended period of time
Erickson's The theory of identity formation - answer He believed humans pass through eight
stages of psychosocial development. Each stage is characterized by two opposing forces.
Initiative versus guilt - answer Erikson's belief of the conflict children ages 3 to 6 experience.
During this time, children need to be independent at times. If not given the opportunity, they
may feel guilt.
Genital stage - answer This stage starts in the teenage years and lasts through adulthood.
Operant conditioning - answer Skinner. Changing voluntary behavior with positive
reinforcement
gender schema theory - answer This theory states children form their own concept of gender
roles by observing typical characteristics and behaviors of those around them, including
teachers, parents, and society at large.
The scientific method - answer 1. Identify a problem, by picking an area of research and learning
about it.
2. Observe variables.
3. Collect data to reach conclusions about the problem.
