Transcript Developmental Models

EQ: Compare and contrast the developmental
models of Freud, Piaget, Erikson and Kohlberg.
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*SSPBC3: Describe behavioral, social, and
cognitive changes from the prenatal period
throughout the life span.
a. Chart physical changes of a human being
from conception through late adulthood.
b. Explain the developmental models of
Freud, Piaget, Kohlberg, and Erikson.
d. Describe the role of critical periods in
development
*Freud emphasized the role of sexuality in development.
*Remember, he viewed humans as nothing more than animals!
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Piaget wanted to
know how the
human mind
developed
cognitively!
What is cognition?
How was Piaget
different from Freud?
How was Piaget
similar to Freud?
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American psychologist
who expanded on the
research of Piaget.
He wanted to research
moral development of
humans throughout a
lifespan.
Held that moral
reasoning is the basis
of all ethical behavior.
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Kohlberg divided this
process of moral
development into 6
steps.
These six steps can
generally be labeled
into 3 levels with 2
stages each,
somewhat like a
ladder.
How is this similar to
Freud and Piaget? How
is it different?
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Developmental
psychologist and
psychoanalysist
Known for theory of
social development.
Coined the phrase
“identity crisis”.
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According to
Erikson, each stage
of life is
characterized by a
particular conflict.
Successfully
overcoming that
conflict would result
in proper social
development.
How does this
compare to Freud,
Piaget and
Kohlberg? How is it
different?
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Upon completion of the WebQuest, students
will complete a 3-ring Venn Diagram
comparing and contrasting 3 of the
Developmental models (You Choose which
ones!)
This will be taken up for a grade!