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Development of Children and Adolescents 2024
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Terms in this set (133)
Popular motivational theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of proposed by Abraham Maslow
Needs in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before
Needs Main Idea they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, and
Needs Esteem
Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization,
Maslow's Growth Needs
Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Biological needs for survival, food, water, shelter
Need
Protection from the elements, law and order, financial
Maslow's Safety Need
security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Need for interpersonal relationships - friendships,
Belonging Need intimacy, being part of a group.
Self-respect, respect from others, achievement, status,
Maslow's Esteem Need
and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual exploration
Need focuses on the search for and expression of
Maslow's Aesthetic Need
beauty and balance.
, Maslow's Self- Personal growth and fulfillment and the realization of
Actualization Need one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Meeting spiritual needs or helping others achieve
Need self-actualization.
First theorist to observe and document stages of
Arnold Gesell
physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Child's growth & development are influenced by both
Theory their environment and genes in sequential order
The stage of development that begins at birth and
Infancy lasts between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor
skills are added.
The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old.
Early Childhood Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor
skills.
The stage of development from 6 - 10 years old. Slow
Middle Childhood
but steady gains in weight and height.
The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old.
Adolescence Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty
begins.
Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of Cognitive
Jean Piaget
Development.
Theory that suggests children
move through four different
Piaget's Theory of stages of development.
Cognitive Development Sensorimotor, Preoperational,
Concrete Operational, and
Formal Operational.
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants
Sensorimotor Stage and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory
experiences and manipulating objects.
Development of Children and Adolescents 2024
update
Terms in this set (133)
Popular motivational theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of proposed by Abraham Maslow
Needs in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before
Needs Main Idea they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, and
Needs Esteem
Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization,
Maslow's Growth Needs
Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Biological needs for survival, food, water, shelter
Need
Protection from the elements, law and order, financial
Maslow's Safety Need
security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Need for interpersonal relationships - friendships,
Belonging Need intimacy, being part of a group.
Self-respect, respect from others, achievement, status,
Maslow's Esteem Need
and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual exploration
Need focuses on the search for and expression of
Maslow's Aesthetic Need
beauty and balance.
, Maslow's Self- Personal growth and fulfillment and the realization of
Actualization Need one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Meeting spiritual needs or helping others achieve
Need self-actualization.
First theorist to observe and document stages of
Arnold Gesell
physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Child's growth & development are influenced by both
Theory their environment and genes in sequential order
The stage of development that begins at birth and
Infancy lasts between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor
skills are added.
The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old.
Early Childhood Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor
skills.
The stage of development from 6 - 10 years old. Slow
Middle Childhood
but steady gains in weight and height.
The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old.
Adolescence Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty
begins.
Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of Cognitive
Jean Piaget
Development.
Theory that suggests children
move through four different
Piaget's Theory of stages of development.
Cognitive Development Sensorimotor, Preoperational,
Concrete Operational, and
Formal Operational.
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants
Sensorimotor Stage and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory
experiences and manipulating objects.
