PSYC323 Assignment Piaget vs Vygotsky PDF

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Comparison of developmental psychology theories: Piaget's Cognitive developmental theory compared to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development....

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Running head: DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY COMPARISONS 1

Developmental Comparisons: Piaget’s Cognitive Theory vs Vygotsky’s Cognitive Theory Kyle Sheppard Student ID #: 3538254 Athabasca University PSYC 323: Developmental Psychology Dr Uzma Williams June 29, 2021

DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY COMPARISONS 2 Comparing Piaget and Vygotsky’s Developmental Theories The development of the child’s mind from birth to adulthood has been a contentious topic among psychologists for the past century. The first half of the 20th century saw major strides in the field of developmental psychology. Pioneers in the field of Psychoanalytical development, such as Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson theorized that development was unconscious and driven by emotions (Santrock, 2014). Alternatively, during this same time period, psychologists Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget emphasized child’s development being driven by cognitive thoughts, termed cognitive development theories. This paper will examine Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, followed by a comparison of these two dominant developmental theories.

DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY COMPARISONS 3 Piaget’s Developmental Theory Background Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths. Weaknesses. Vygotsky’s Developmental Theory Background Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths. Weaknesses. Compare & Contrast Similarities Differences Conclusion

DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY COMPARISONS 4 References

Santrock, J. W. (2014). Child development (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill....