The term ‘psychosocial’ literally means a combination of psychological and social factors that collectively influence human behavior. For example, studies have shown the relationship between an ...

If you've ever wondered why some people succeed at learning new skills and knowledge while others fail to grasp basic concepts, you may want to find out more about learning theory. Theories of ...

Although there is no general theory of cognitive development, the most historically influential theory was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Psychologist (1896-1980). His theory provided many central ...

Historically, the study of cognition has focused mainly on adults. With the arrival of constructivist theoreticians such as Jean Piaget, cognitive developmental theory became more visible in ...

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They were all coined by famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud as part of his psychosexual theory of development. We won’t lie — without a PhD in human psychology, Freud’s theories can sound like a whole ...

Theory of mind is typically defined as the ability to understand the thoughts, beliefs, desires, and emotions of other people. This understanding allows individuals to predict how others will feel, ...

Vol. 39, No. 4, Special Issue: Causality, Genomic Regulation, and Evolution in the Post-Genomic Era: A Tribute to Eric Davidson (December 2017), pp. 1-16 (16 pages) The concepts of hierarchical ...

Q: Why is Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development important? A: Its importance lies in the fact that it provides a holistic view of development throughout the entire lifespan. It also stresses on ...