PSY 322 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Unconditional Positive Regard, Albert Bandura, Abraham Maslow
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Theories try to explain facts and observations. Developmental theory: statement of general principles that provide a framework for understanding how and why people change as they grow. Do not confuse theory with norms or facts. Theories raise questions and suggest hypotheses that drive research. Basic principle: inner drives, deep motives, and unconscious needs are rooted in your childhood, and it is these forces that influence your thinking and your behavior. Proposed 6 major stages of development, each stage was characterized by sexual interest and pleasure from a body part. Believed each stage presented with different conflict. How children experience and resolve conflict in these stages determines your personality. Oral stage: parts of the mouth are the area of focus feedings important. Anal stage: the anus is the area of focus potty training. Phallic stage: the penis is the area of focus girl penis envy. Genital stage: the genitals are the area of focus.