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PSY 211 Module Five Milestone Template You must address both Part One and Part Two of the template. Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Part One: Theories at a Glance Table After reviewing the example row, complete the following table to prepare you to complete Project Two. ● Insert Yes or No to identify the appropriate perspectives for each theorist. ● Identify the primary theoretical concept of each theorist. Theorist

Biological Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Psychological Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Social Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Primary Theoretical Concept or Theme

Sigmund Freud (example row)

Yes

Yes

No

Psychosexual development, conflicts, neuroses

Erik Erikson

Yes

Yes

No

8 stages of development from newborn to adult

Maria Montessori

Yes

Yes

Yes

Educational approach lead by child – respect and observation

Jean Piaget

No

Yes

No

Stages of cognitive development

Lev Vygotsky

No

No

Yes

Social interaction leads to learning on a continuous basis

Aaron Beck

No

Yes

No

Cognitive behavioral therapy – thoughts and feelings lead connected to well-being

John Watson

No

No

Yes

Scientific observable behavior provides insight to psychological condition

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Theorist

Biological Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Psychological Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Social Perspective Indicate with a Yes or No if present in the theory.

Primary Theoretical Concept or Theme

B. F. Skinner

No

Yes

Yes

Operant conditioning – behaviors are shaped by positive or negative results/consequences

Mary Ainsworth

No

Yes

Yes

Attachment theory – secure, anxious-ambivalent, anxiousavoidant

Albert Bandura

No

No

Yes

Social learning theory – observation, imitation, modeling

Kurt Fischer

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dynamic skill theory

Yes and No

Yes

Yes

Ecological systems theory – influence of various levels of community

Urie Bronfenbrenner

Part Two: Short-Response Questions 

Identify a theorist, summarize their theory, and explain the aspects of that theory that relate to one of the three perspectives: biological, psychological, or social. Support your answer with a credible source. Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory views child development as being greatly influenced by the various social systems within which a child is raised. The immediate system includes the primary care giver, immediate family, extended family, and school/daycare. Religion, culture, social norms/expectations, peer interactions, parent’s work and social life all influence a individual’s development. Bronfenbrenner was bothered by the observations and theories of other child development theorists because the studies were not an accurate representation, in his mind. He did not believe that children develop or act a certain way because of the presence or absence of a stimulus. Rather, Bronfenbrenner believed that the environment and the interactions within that environment greatly influenced his/her development and behaviors. Though Urie Bronfenbrenner’s theory includes biological, psychological, and social components, the most significant of the three in his theory is the social component.

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Select one theorist and explain how their theory applies to your own learning development and lived experience.

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Aaron Beck’s theory of cognitive behavioral therapy asserts that there is a direct connection between one’s inner/psychological wellbeing and external/physical well-being. I have personally experienced this theory and witness it in my husband and children. When I start each day with gratitude and positive thoughts, I tend to have a better and more productive day. On the other hand, when I allow myself to focus on negative things for too long, I begin to feel tired, rundown, and discouraged, thereby not accomplishing as much. I see this in my children as well, particularly my six year old who is a highly sensitive child. Patrick can become easily sidetracked by an unexpected negative event and I emphasize the power of his thoughts during these times. Correcting himself when he wants to complain or focus on the negative results in him being more active and creative, as opposed to dwelling on what has gone wrong.

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