Developmental Theories Of Psychology

DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIESKIMUTAI BRIAN TARBEIIntroduction to Theories of Development:Theories of development provide a framework for thinking about human growth, development, and learning. But why do we study development? What can we learn from psychological theories of development? If you have ever wondered about what motivates human thought and behavior, understanding these theories can provide useful insight into individuals and society. Types of Psychology TheoriesDevelopmental TheoriesDevelopmental theories provide a set of guiding principles and concepts that describe and explain human development. Some developmental theories focus on the formation of a specific quality, such as Kohlberg's theory of moral development. Other developmental theories focus on growth that happens throughout the lifespan, such as Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.Grand TheoriesGrand theories are those comprehensive ideas often proposed by major thinkers such as Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, and Jean Piaget.Grand theories of development include psychoanalytic theory, learning theory, and cognitive theory. These theories seek to explain much of human behavio, but are often considered outdated and incomplete in the face of modern research. Psychologists and researchers often use grand theories as a basis for exploration but consider smaller theories and recent research as well.MinitheoriesMinitheories describe a small, very