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Behavioral theories of child development
Behavioral theories of child development Behaviorists believe that our actions are shaped by environmental stimuli.Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, and conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Strict behaviorists believe that any person—regardless of genetic background, personality traits, and internal thoughts— can be …
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages of Development
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages of Development How does personality develop? According to the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, children go through a series of psychosexual stages that lead to the development of the adult personality. His theory described how personality developed over the course of childhood. While Freud’s theory of personality development is well-known in psychology, it has …
Sigmund Freud’s Theories
Sigmund Freud’s Theories Freud’s theories were enormously influential but subject to considerable criticism both now and during his life. However, his ideas have become interwoven into the fabric of our culture . Freud’s theories include: Unconscious mind: This is one of his most enduring ideas, which is that the mind is a reservoir of thoughts, …
Erikson’s Psychosocial Developmental Theory
Erikson’s Psychosocial Developmental Theory Erikson’s eight-stage theory of psychosocial development describes growth and change throughout life, focusing on social interaction and conflicts that arise during different stages of development. While Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development shared some similarities with Freud’s, it is dramatically different in many ways. Rather than focusing on sexual interest as a driving force …