12 free response questions

Question 112 pts

Bandura proposed 4 cognitive processes underlying observational learning. Apply those 4 processes to a child learning morality. (3 points for the application of each process).

List two shortcomings of longitudinal designs.

In Erikson’s theory, what is meant by “industry vs. inferiority”?

What is a fixed action pattern?

What is the difference between an ontogenetic and a phylogenetic cause of behavior?

Explain how Bandura conceptualizes the mechanisms of development.

Question 75 pts

Describe and contrast traditional learning theory and social learning theory.

Question 85 pts

What are three strengths and two weaknesses of Freud’s theory?

Question 97 pts

What is evolutionary psychology and how is it used to explain social behavior? Choose a particular behavior as an illustration and state precisely how an evolutionary psychologist might explain the existence of the behavior.

Each developmental theorist holds a position about the nature of human beings. Provide the perspective on human nature from the following. (2 points each)

a. Freud b. Erikson c. Bandura d. Bowlby 

Question 1175 pts

Compare and contrast the developmental theories of Erikson and Bandura.

Question 1275 pts

Evolutionary psychology has become a popular framework from which to study human development. Traditionally, evangelical Christians have renounced any kind of evolutionary framework. What are Christians to do with evolutionary psychology? Does a Christian have to stay away from research done within this framework? Can findings be appropriated by Christians? To what degree can Christians engage this perspective?