Gesell’s Theory: Grow according to our own g Jean Piaget
enetic blueprint and pace, growth is directed Cognitive Development Theory
by gene activity, environmental factors can m How we think, learn to reason, exercise judg odify pattern of development ment, have intellectual organization Genetic Theory of Aging: DNA function of cel Observed children l lifespan, programmed cell death, accounts fo r longevity in families Defined 4 periods that children move through : Nongenetic Cellular Theories: Looks at cell rat her than DNA, “wear and tear” theory, our b Sensorimotor (Birth-2 yrs)
odies just wear out. Free Radical Theory
Preoperational (2-7 yrs.)
Physiological Theories of Aging:
Concrete (7-11 yrs)
1.) Breakdown of performance of a single org
Formal (11 yrs-adult) an Theories of Moral Development 2.) Impairment of physiological control mecha How we acquire moral values, are guided by nisms morals, how we treat others based on morals ESPD Jean Piaget-Environmental influences Evolutionary process: Biological, psychological, Stages of moral development influenc and social events contribute to readiness for ed by environment each task/stage
Observed boys, ages 5-13 yrs
Added 3 adult stages to Sigmund’s model
Lawrence Kohlberg-Cognitive and moral linked
Trust vs. Mistrust , expanded Piaget’s work, defined 3 levels wit Autonomy vs. Shame h 6 stages of moral development