Gesell's Biological Theory

    Cards (6)

    • What did Gesell use to describe the processes of change that takes place during the lifespan?

      Maturation
    • What does this theory suggest has the biggest impact on growth and development?

      Nature
    • What were the 3 things Gesell used to distinguish between maturational and other changes?

      U - Universal
      S - Sequential
      B - Biological
    • What are the key milestones of children up to 6 years?

      L - Language Skills
      A - Adaptive Behaviour
      M - Motor Skills
      P - Personal-social skills
    • What are the main weaknesses of this theory?
      H - Historically outdated
      E - Environmental differences (many key skills depend on nurture of the environment)
      A - Adverse impact on parent/child
      D - Desirable
    • Strengths of this theory
      Successful applications, Healthy Child Wales Programme ensures that children reach or exceed their development milestones