Psychological Theories of Child Development: Implications for the Christian Family
Three major groups of psychological theories represent contemporary currents of thought as to the nature of the developing child. The psychoanalytic perspective sees the newborn as being in a state of original sin with growth directed toward overcoming this irrational condition. Learning theory view...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1973
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1973, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 77-87 |
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| Summary: | Three major groups of psychological theories represent contemporary currents of thought as to the nature of the developing child. The psychoanalytic perspective sees the newborn as being in a state of original sin with growth directed toward overcoming this irrational condition. Learning theory views the child as neither good nor bad and emphasizes the importance of modifying the environment to produce desirable changes in behavior. Cognitive theory looks at the child as basically good and in need of affirmation and support in order to realize his full potential. Each of these approaches is analyzed as it relates to a Christian consideration of the developing child. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164717300100217 |