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Task
Hopefully, you took in as much of the information in this module
as possible. To find out how well you have done, complete the
following worksheet.
SELF-MARKING
1. Developed by B.F. Skinner and John Watson, the Behaviorist Theory focuses less
on _________________________ and more on _______________________ , as compared
to the theory of Maturation.
3. Despite the fact that Piaget’s theory is one of the most widely referenced in the
world of cognitive development, __________ _____________________________ also
made significant contributions to the study.
True or False
1. Dating back to 1925, Maturation Theory is one of the oldest theories of child
development research.
2. After years of intense research, Arnold Gesell determined that the most important factor
in a child’s development is their environment.
3. Urie Bronfenbrenner, in his argument against nature versus nurture, states that all
set-tings should be considered when explaining child development.
4. Lev Vygotsky believed that children learn with communication and social interactions
and are the sole discoverers of their own knowledge.
Child development is an area of study that is not guided by a single theory, but rather, by
several prominent theories. Describe a few of the different theories and the role they play
in the study of child development.
Activity #1
3. Lev Vygotsky
Activity #2
2. False
3. True
4. False
Refer to the module to compare your answers with the relevant sections.
SUMMARY
“ Now that you have studied this Module, it is time to decide if you feel you are
ready to move on. Even if you struggled only slightly in this module, make sure
you take the time to read through the material one more time.
“