Block 1: Psychological development. Conceptual and methodological framework

1. Development

This first paragraph includes a definition of the concept, the importance of interacting with people, Vygotsky's premises (ZPD as key element) and the developmental directions

2. Developmental approaches

This second paragraph shows the four different developmental approaches. The psychodynamic theory, whose most known representat is Freud and his psychosexual theory. Pavlov, Skinner and Watson's experiments contextualize the behavioral approach. Piaget and his constructivist theory are the main elements of the cognivist approach. And finally, Bronfenbenner and Vygotsky explain the contextual approach.

3. Education and development

Finally, in this paragraph I relate development and education, highlighting the contribution of education in the development of any child. Also, differences between school and family activities are mentioned.