PSY 211 Module Five Milestone Template
You must address both Part One and Part Two of the template. Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant
information.
Part One: Theories at a Glance Table
After reviewing the example row, complete the table below to prepare you to complete Project Two.
● Identify the appropriate perspective(s) that best relate to each theorist by inserting an X under the appropriate perspective column. It is
possible that some theorists may apply more than one perspective.
● Identify the primary theoretical concept(s) of each theorist and provide a brief explanation of the perspective–theorist alignment you
identified.
Theorist Biological Perspective Psychological Perspective Social Perspective Primary Theoretical Concept(s) or
Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Theme and Explanation
in the theory. in the theory. in the theory.
Sigmund Freud X X Primary Concepts: Psychosexual
(example row) development, conflicts, neuroses
Explanation: Freud's insights on
unconscious processes is linked to
the biological perspective. For
example, different brain systems
(i.e., hippocampus, amygdala,
sensory cortex) impact memory,
emotion, and sensation, all of
which can influence our
perception. In addition, Freud's
focus on conflicts and neuroses is
linked to the psychological
perspective. For example,
unresolved trauma can manifest in
phobias, compulsions, and
unintentional expressions.
Erik Erikson X Primary Concepts: Stages of
Psychosocial Development
1
, Theorist Biological Perspective Psychological Perspective Social Perspective Primary Theoretical Concept(s) or
Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Theme and Explanation
in the theory. in the theory. in the theory.
Explanation: This theory is a
discontinuous, active, and
universal approach that states
individuals are pushed by
biological maturation and the
social demands of their
environment through the eight
stages of development: Trust vs.
Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame,
and Doubt and Initiative vs. Guilt,
Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs.
Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation,
Generativity vs. Stagnation, and
Integrity vs. Despair
Maria Montessori X X Primary Concepts: Montessori
Method
Explanation: This method is a
continuous, active and universal
approach that emphasizes
individual instruction and
self-paced learning because
children are naturally curious and
capable of learning individually.
Jean Piaget X Primary Concepts: Piaget’s theory
of Cognitive Development
Explanation: Piaget’s theory is a
discontinuous, active and universal
approach that posed that children
actively construct their
understandings of the world based
on their interactions within the
world: the four stages are
sensorimotor, preoperational,
2
You must address both Part One and Part Two of the template. Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant
information.
Part One: Theories at a Glance Table
After reviewing the example row, complete the table below to prepare you to complete Project Two.
● Identify the appropriate perspective(s) that best relate to each theorist by inserting an X under the appropriate perspective column. It is
possible that some theorists may apply more than one perspective.
● Identify the primary theoretical concept(s) of each theorist and provide a brief explanation of the perspective–theorist alignment you
identified.
Theorist Biological Perspective Psychological Perspective Social Perspective Primary Theoretical Concept(s) or
Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Theme and Explanation
in the theory. in the theory. in the theory.
Sigmund Freud X X Primary Concepts: Psychosexual
(example row) development, conflicts, neuroses
Explanation: Freud's insights on
unconscious processes is linked to
the biological perspective. For
example, different brain systems
(i.e., hippocampus, amygdala,
sensory cortex) impact memory,
emotion, and sensation, all of
which can influence our
perception. In addition, Freud's
focus on conflicts and neuroses is
linked to the psychological
perspective. For example,
unresolved trauma can manifest in
phobias, compulsions, and
unintentional expressions.
Erik Erikson X Primary Concepts: Stages of
Psychosocial Development
1
, Theorist Biological Perspective Psychological Perspective Social Perspective Primary Theoretical Concept(s) or
Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Indicate with an ‘X’ if present Theme and Explanation
in the theory. in the theory. in the theory.
Explanation: This theory is a
discontinuous, active, and
universal approach that states
individuals are pushed by
biological maturation and the
social demands of their
environment through the eight
stages of development: Trust vs.
Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame,
and Doubt and Initiative vs. Guilt,
Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs.
Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation,
Generativity vs. Stagnation, and
Integrity vs. Despair
Maria Montessori X X Primary Concepts: Montessori
Method
Explanation: This method is a
continuous, active and universal
approach that emphasizes
individual instruction and
self-paced learning because
children are naturally curious and
capable of learning individually.
Jean Piaget X Primary Concepts: Piaget’s theory
of Cognitive Development
Explanation: Piaget’s theory is a
discontinuous, active and universal
approach that posed that children
actively construct their
understandings of the world based
on their interactions within the
world: the four stages are
sensorimotor, preoperational,
2
