1. Describe the Nature / Nurture Debate. Can you think of an
early experience that you believe contributed in important ways to
your development? Was this experience a result of nature? Was it a
result of nurture? Why? Explain and provide examples.
2. Please list and describe Erik Ericksons 8 Life-Span Stages.
Why is this theory labeled Psychosocial Theory? What
conflict(s) are experienced at each of these 8 stages? Explain and
provide examples.
3. Please explain Jean Piagets Cognitive Developmental
Theory. What are the 4 Stages of his theory? Please list and
explain each stage. Please provide an example of each concept.
How is this theory different than that of Freud or Erickson?
Explain your answer fully.
4. Who was Lev Vgotsky? What his theory of child development
about? Explain his concept of scaffolding. His theories have
often been compared to Jean Piagets theories. Please compare
and contrast these two developmental psychologists theories.
Please be descriptive and provide examples.