AP Psychology

10/16/13

Warm-up

• Write the stages of Piaget’s theory & their ages.

• Write the stages of Kohlberg’s theory & their ages.

Essential Question

• Which stages of life are most important to humans?

Major Physical Changes in Adolescence

• What triggers adolescence and puberty?• What are primary sex characteristics?• What are secondary sex characteristics?• What are menarche & spermarche?

• How can the timing of physical changes influence adolescents?

Morality

• According to Kohlberg, how does morality develop?• Write a moral thesis for someone in each stage of

morality.

• “I am a bit suspicious of any theory that says that the highest moral stage is one in which people talk like college professors.” –James Wilson

• How does this quote relate to Kohlberg’s theory of moral development?

Social Intuition

• According to Haidt’s theory, why do we act morally? (hint: elevation)

• Trolley Dilemma

Delayed gratification

• What is delayed gratification?• What can this lead to for children who learn

delayed gratification?

EriksonStage & Age Issue Task Key Relationship Existential ?

Infant(0-2 years)

Mom/Primary Caretaker

Can I trust the world?

Toddler(2-4 years)

Parents Is it OK to be me?

Preschooler(4-5 years)

Family Is it OK for me to do, move, & act?

Elementary(5-12 years)

Neighbors/Peers Can I make it in the world?

Adolescent(13-19 years)

Peers/Role Models

Who am I? What can I be?

Young adult(20-39 years)

Friends/Partners Can I love?

Middle-aged(40-64 years)

Family/Society’s Youth

Can I make my life count?

Advanced age(65+ years)

Self Was my life worthwhile?

Solidifying Knowledge

• Break into 4 groups of 2-3.• Create a short skit for two of the stages of

Erikson’s development:1. Trust vs. Mistrust & Integrity vs. Despair2. Industry vs. Inferiority & Intimacy vs. Isolation3. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt & Identity vs.

Role Confusion4. Generativity vs. Stagnation & Initiative vs. Guilt

EQ

• Which stages of life are most important to humans? Why?

• Develop an argument of 1-2 paragraphs.

DBQ practice

• 25 minutes• Mr. Collywobbles has a child, Lafawnduh, who

is 10 years old and in the 4th grade. Describe what may be going on with her using:

Piaget’s theoryKohlberg’s theoryErikson’s theory

DBQ Rubric• Piaget proposed cognitive stages . His stage of concrete operations takes place fro

m ages seven to eleven. Children have developed the capacity to understand logical principles that apply to concrete external objects. Isabelle may be able to appreciate that some properties of an object remain the same, despite changes in appearance (conservation). She may be able to sort objects into categories and to appreciate the perspective of another viewer. She may also be able to think about two concepts at the same time. According to Piaget's theory, Isabelle may not be able to think logically about abstractions. (1 point – stage; 1 point – one of these details)

• Erikson's theory proposes that psychosocial development occurs in eight stages, each of which focuses on one issue or crisis that is especially important at that particular time of life. The industry vs. inferiority stage occurs from age six through puberty. Children focus on acquiring basic social and intellectual skills during this period. Isabelle will either develop a sense of industry and curiosity and be eager to learn, or she will feel inferior and lose interest in the tasks before her. (1 point – stage; 1 point – meaning)

• Kohlberg's theory is concerned with the development of moral reasoning. He proposed that there are three stages of development in people's capacity to consider morals and ethics. Isabelle is in the conventional level. Isabelle may base her moral judgments on caring for others and upholding laws and social rules simplify because they exist. (1 point – stage; 1 point – meaning)

Homework

• Pages 175-194