PSYC 160 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, Cooperative Learning
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Piaget"s cognitive theory: assimilation v. accommodation. Ex) think everything is a car is assimilation, with accommodation can identify car as a truck, suv, etc. Assimilation experiences are interpreted to fit into, or assimilate with old ideas. Development: sensorimotor (first 2 years of life) children are learning to coordination their senses and actions. Object permanence- concept that objects or people continue to exist without them being in sight. Attachment theory: secure- infant obtains comfort and confidence from presence of caregiver. Doesn"t care when mom comes or leaves: insecure resistant-ambivalent. Upset when separated when mom comes back they push away and pull back. Cant decide what they want: disorganized. Oral and anal: mouth is primary source of gratification. Putting toys in mouth: anal learning how to potty. Trust v mistrust: infants learn basic trust if the world is a secure place where basic needs are met. Autonomy v. shame and doubt: either gain sense of self rule over actions and their bodies.
