source: David G Myers Psychology book
Major Theories of Development:
1. Piaget stages of Cognitive Development
2. Erickson’s Psychosocial Stages
3. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
- Piaget: Focus on how children think and how their thinking changes over time.
- Erikson: Emphasizes the social and emotional aspects of development across the lifespan.
- Vygotsky: Highlights the role of social interaction and cultural context in development.