Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory is best known for its emphasis on social interaction and cultural context in shaping cognitive development. One of its most fascinating elements is Vygotsky’s explanation of how children internalize language to develop thought. This transformation—from speaking aloud to thinking silently—is central to human cognition. In Vygotsky’s view, language doesn’t just express thought—it forms it.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
Human development is a complex and lifelong process. Developmental psychologists Robert Havighurst and Erik Erikson offered two influential yet distinct frameworks to explain how individuals grow and adapt through life. While Havighurst emphasized developmental tasks that people must master at different stages, Erikson focused on psychosocial conflicts that shape personality.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
A new study finds that fathers’ anxiety during pregnancy and early infancy is linked to higher risks of emotional and behavioral problems in their children, highlighting the importance of paternal mental health in shaping early developmental outcomes.| PsyPost - Psychology News
If you want to start a fight with parents, mention screen time. Everyone has an opinion about whether TV is ruining the next generation by creating “iPad kids.” Recently, UNC Greensboro Psychology’s own Dr. Jessica Caporaso — a developmental psychologist — was interviewed by the Campus Weekly about the data... Continue reading...| Department of Psychology
As children enter elementary school, the world expands beyond the home. Classrooms, peers, assignments, and evaluations become central to their daily lives. This shift marks a new psychosocial challenge in Erik Erikson’s theory of development : the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority, typically occurring between the ages of 6 and 12.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is a foundational concept in Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development. It explains how children move from what they can do independently to what they can achieve with the help of others. This “in-between” space is where the richest and most meaningful learning takes place.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
A new UBC study suggests the roots of morality may be present from birth.| UBC News
New research shows that infants carried in chest carriers had lower stress levels and slept longer than those in strollers. The study also found that mothers felt less stressed indoors, suggesting differences in how environments and closeness affect parent-infant well-being.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Humans think in concepts and perceive ourselves living in physical reality, but babies aren't born doing either. We learn these things slowly, and not by reading. So who will teach them to GPT?| PUTANUMONIT
The number of nervous and anxious children has increased in recent years. ⚫ How can we help nervous children according to psychology?| Psychology Spot
Discover how the Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) helps assess children's emotions, personality, and inner conflicts through storytelling.| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
Lev Vygotsky, a Russian psychologist, developed a theory of cognitive development in children known as the Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development in the early twentieth century.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
In the age of constant connectivity, adolescents find themselves navigating a complex web of expectations and pressures, both online and offline. Imagine a high school student, Sarah, who spends hours curating her social media profiles to reflect the latest trends, meticulously editing photos and crafting captions to garner the most likes and comments. Every post […] The post Clicks and Conformity: The Double Bind of Digital and Cultural Demands on Teens appeared first on Psynso.| Psynso
Adolescence is a crucial period of social and emotional development for mental health. Here, your teen is vulnerable to extreme, negative situations and emotional stressors. According to the World Health Organization on adolescent mental health, as many as 1 in 7 10-19 year-olds experience mental health conditions—including emotional and behavioral disorders. The most common behavioral disorders […] The post Behavioral Disorders in Adolescents: What Parents Can Do appeared first on Psynso.| Psynso