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Chapter 2. Theories of Development. Michael Hoerger. Theory. Definition: a guide or framework for Used to organize information Used to explain findings or generate hypotheses 3 “grand theories” 2 “emergent theories”. Discussion. Psychoanalytic Behaviorism Cognitive Sociocultural
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Chapter 2 Theories of Development Michael Hoerger
Theory • Definition: a guide or framework for • Used to organize information • Used to explain findings or generate hypotheses • 3 “grand theories” • 2 “emergent theories”
Discussion • Psychoanalytic • Behaviorism • Cognitive • Sociocultural • Epigenetic
Michael Hoerger To cite this textbook: • Berger, K. (2005). The developing person through the lifespan. New York: Worth. To cite this lecture: • Hoerger, M. (2007, January 17). Developmental Psychology: Theories of Development. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.