PSY-1 Lecture 20: General_Psych_20
Document Summary
We play a role in our development. Influence of social/cultural world on cognitive development. Development is a result of interaction with more experienced members of culture. Teacher gives help to a less skilled learner. Reducing amount of help as you learn. As the learner gets better, the teacher does less. As you get older, your world gets bigger. If you struggle in one stage you will continue to struggle, and vice versa. If your needs are dependably met, you will develop a sense of trust. Will either learn to exercise their will (autonomy) or they will doubt their abilities (shame) Learn to initiate tasks (initiative) or feel guilty about being independent (guilt) Stage 4: grade school (6 years to puberty) They will learn they pleasure of applying themselves (competence) or they will feel inferior (inferiority) They will refine a sense of self then form a single identity (identity) or become confused about who they are (role.
