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

 Initiative vs. Guilt

 Level 1- Preconventional

 Industry vs. Inferiority

 Stage 1- Punish and Obey

 Identity vs. Role Confusion

 Stage 2- Instrumental Relativist

 Intimacy vs. Isolation

 Level 2- Conventional

 Generativity vs. Stagnation

 Stage 3- Good boy/Nice girl

 Integrity vs. Despair

 Stage 4- Society Maintenance

 Level 3- Post-Conventional
 Stage 5-Social Contract

 Stage 6- Universal Ethics