CNDV 5301 ASSIGNMENT 1 - THEMES IN DEVELOPMENT

CNDV 5301: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

ASSIGNMENT #1: THEMES IN DEVELOPMENT_________________________

Review the following theoretical perspectives on development: psychodynamic theories (e.g.,

Freud), psychosocial theories (e.g., Erikson), behaviorist (learning) theories (e.g., Watson,

Skinner), social learning theories (e.g., Bandura), cognitive developmental theories (e.g., Piaget), information-processing theories (e.g., Siegler), and bioecological theories (Bronfenbrenner).

Question 1: Which theory or theories focus more on the importance of nature than nurture?

Which theory or theories take a strong position that nurture is more important than nature?

Question 2: Which theory or theories focus on the universality of development more than

diversity of individuals?

Question 3: Which theory or theories focus more on qualitative change than on quantitative

change?

Question 4: Which theory or theories focus more on discontinuity than on continuity over development?

RUBRIC

Question One Points Range:18 (18%) - 20 (20%)

Shows strong evidence of reasoned reflection and depth. Points Range:0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Lacks reasoned reflection and depth.

Question Two Points Range:18 (18%) - 20 (20%)

Shows strong evidence of reasoned reflection and depth. Points Range:0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Lacks reasoned reflection and depth.

Question Three Points Range:18 (18%) - 20 (20%)

Shows strong evidence of reasoned reflection and depth. Points Range:0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Lacks reasoned reflection and depth.

Question Four Points Range:18 (18%) - 20 (20%)

Shows strong evidence of reasoned reflection and depth. Points Range:0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Lacks reasoned reflection and depth.

Mechanics/APA Points Range:18 (18%) - 20 (20%)

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. APA perfect.