Exam 2: Theories of Psychosocial and Cognitive Development

Erikson uses the epigenetic principle to hypothesize that personality development is related to

Describe the characteristics of identity diffusion types in Marcia's identity status classification scheme.

Which of the following is most likely to promote a sense of industry among students?

Describe the forces that Vygotsky believed most strongly influence how we think.

Identify the stage and describe significant aspects of the development of a young person's self-concept that Erikson believes are of special importance during the middle and high school years (between twelve and eighteen years of age).

What role did Vygotsky recommend teachers play with respect to learning how to use psychological tools?

Which of the following represents Vygotsky's concept of a psychological tool?

Provide a brief explanation of what Piaget means by scheme.

Describe the types of moral reasoning that would be displayed by individuals whom Kohlberg would classify as postconventional.

Summarize the criticisms that have been made of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in terms of (a) the basis for his conclusions, (b) cultural limitations, and (c) gender bias.

Using Vygotsky's perspective, explain how computers could be used to promote cognitive development.

Explain Piaget's concept of organization.

A child who has had an unpleasant experience with dogs and who believes that dogs are mean walks down the street and encounters a dog that wags its tail at her. The child interprets the dog's behavior as threatening and runs away. Later, when she describes the dog to her parents and how it wagged its tail, the parents explain that this is a friendly response in dogs. Thus, the child begins to ____________ by changing what she believes about dogs.

Identify the stage and describe significant aspects of adult-child relationships that Erikson believes are of special importance during the later preschool and kindergarten years (between four and five years of age).

Explain what Piaget means by egocentric thinking during the preoperational stage.

A student who is at the stage of conventional morality (as described by Kohlberg) makes moral decisions on the basis of

What does Erikson mean when he uses the term psychosocial moratorium?

A child who is concrete-operational is

Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory is useful for teachers

Mr. Kyle, a middle school teacher, is interested in enhancing his students' understanding of the Holocaust. If he follows the suggestions of Piaget, he would most likely provide the appropriate readings and