Freud's Psychodynamic Theory Contributed to the Field of Child Development

question 41

Multiple Choice

Freud's psychodynamic theory contributed to the field of child development by suggesting that

• A)learning is more important than maturation.
• B)early experiences establish patterns that endure throughout a person's life.
• C)learned, adaptive behaviours influence later development.
• D)children's cognitive development influences later behaviour.

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Definitions:

Motivated

The state of having a desire or willingness to act or achieve something, driven by internal or external factors.

Construct System

A psychological framework that refers to an individual's unique organization of concepts and perceptions.

Predicts Events

The act of forecasting or projecting future occurrences based on current or past data.

Fragmentation Corollary

A principle from Kelly's personal construct theory suggesting that individuals can hold seemingly contradictory beliefs or constructs that are contextually applied.