Major Theorists of Development — MCQs, Explanations & Mock Tests
Clear filterPiaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Erikson, Bruner, Bandura, Freud, Maslow and others.
Who proposed the 'Hierarchy of Needs' theory of motivation?
Abraham Maslow classified human needs into a hierarchy, ranging from physiological needs to self-actualization.
What does 'MKO' stand for in Vygotsky's 'Sociocultural Theory'?
MKO stands for 'More Knowledgeable Other', who provides guidance (Scaffolding) to the learner.
What is the significance of 'Dialogue' in Vygotsky's 'Sociocultural Theory'?
According to Vygotsky, language and dialogue are the primary tools of learning through which a child understands the world.
According to Vygotsky, what is the function of 'Private Speech' in learning?
According to Vygotsky, children use private speech (self-talk) to guide and regulate their own actions and thinking.
According to Vygotsky, what is 'Scaffolding'?
Scaffolding refers to the temporary support given by a more knowledgeable person to help a child learn and accomplish a task.
Which theory of learning is known as 'Social Learning'?
Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory emphasizes that individuals learn by observing and imitating the behavior of others.
According to Kohlberg, at which level does a child obey rules to avoid punishment?
In Kohlberg's Pre-conventional Level of moral development, morality is determined by obedience and punishment avoidance.
According to Piaget, what is a 'schema'?
Schemas are mental structures that help individuals organize and interpret information about the world.
Who proposed the 'Social Learning Theory' of learning?
The Social Learning Theory was proposed by Albert Bandura, which emphasizes that people learn by observing, imitating, and modeling the behaviors of others.
Who proposed the 'Need Hierarchy Theory' of motivation?
Abraham Maslow proposed the hierarchy of human needs theory, in which self-actualization is the highest need.