gessell Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is known for developing the theory of child development known as ‘maturational theory’?
Arnold Gesell
True or False: Gesell believed that development is primarily influenced by environmental factors.
False
Fill in the blank: Gesell’s research focused on the __________ of children.
maturation
What did Gesell use to study child development?
Observational methods and time-lapse photography
Multiple Choice: What is the primary focus of Gesell’s theory?
C. Biological maturation
In which year was Gesell’s influential book ‘The Child from Five to Ten’ published?
1928
True or False: Gesell proposed that children develop in a series of stages.
True
What does Gesell’s developmental schedule outline?
Typical age ranges for various developmental milestones
Fill in the blank: Gesell emphasized the importance of __________ in child development.
genetic factors
What is the term for the average age at which children achieve specific milestones according to Gesell?
Developmental norms
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a principle of Gesell’s theory?
B. Learning through imitation
Short Answer: Name one method Gesell used to document children’s development.
Time-lapse photography
True or False: Gesell’s work laid the foundation for later developmental theories.
True
What was the main criticism of Gesell’s theory?
It underemphasized the role of environment and culture.
Fill in the blank: Gesell’s approach is primarily __________ rather than behaviorist.
biological
Multiple Choice: Which developmental domain did Gesell NOT focus on?
D. Moral development
What did Gesell believe about individual differences in development?
He believed they were normal variations in the maturation process.
True or False: Gesell’s developmental milestones are rigid and do not allow for variations.
False
What is the significance of the term ‘Gesell Developmental Schedule’?
It outlines the expected age for achieving developmental milestones.
Fill in the blank: Gesell’s work is often associated with the __________ approach to psychology.
developmental
Multiple Choice: Which aspect of child development did Gesell primarily investigate?
A. Physical and motor skills
Short Answer: What does Gesell’s research suggest about the timing of developmental milestones?
They follow a predictable sequence.
True or False: Gesell’s theories are still widely used in modern developmental psychology.
True
What are ‘norm-referenced tests’ in the context of Gesell’s work?
Tests that compare a child’s performance to established norms.
