Child development stages

ADOLESCENCE According to WHO, adolescence is one of the stages of life which occurs between the ages of ten and nineteen and it is characterized by all round rapid growth. It is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Fayal, a developmental psychologist (1998), said that human development occurs in stages and each stage has its distinct characteristic. According to Erik Erikson, (1902-1994), psychoanalyst and a neo–Freudian, adolescence is the period during which an individual tends to…

right or wrong because the child has been told that this is the case. The morality of 10 + year olds is Autonomous meaning being subject to one’s own laws or rules. It involves Moral Relativism whereby a child comes to realise that rules evolve from social relationships and it is important to take other people’s opinions into account. The move from egocentric to operational thought showed a decline of egocentrism at the about the age of 7. However, moral development lags at least 1-2 years…

important because the parents and teachers need to be brought up on what the child did and how the child is doing and in order to do that you need home journals. Erik Erikson psycho-social theory plays a role at this home daycare. Trust VS Mistrust is something that is very important in child care, because they child needs to be able to trust the caregiver and also the parents need to trust the caregiver. Zone of Proximal development is relevant to this home daycare because the children are…

Erik Erikson was under the tutelage of Sigmund Freud. He is identified as one of the psychoanalytic theorist who proposed the eight developmental stages spanning the entire life span of an individual. Each stage had to be resolved in order for the person to not have any life crisis later on in life. Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 1 year) Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt (1-3 years) Initiative vs. Guilt (preschool, 3-6 years) Industry vs. Inferiority (latency, 6-12 year) Identity vs. Role confusion…

A self-assessment is a thorough evaluation of one’s self and actions and attitudes. When thinking about personal self-assessment approaches or ideas, there are seven theories that come to play when describing a person’s self-assessment. All humans are required to have contrasting personalities and in doing so, scientist and personality theorists come up with several approaches that distinct human beings from one another; some people may have the same personalities, some people may have the same…

On September 7th, Dr. Christian’s psychology class observed the child of Kurt and Kayt, Peter. Peter is a 4-month-old baby boy. In class we have been learning about infant physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. During the observation, I was able to notice a lot about both the parents and Peter. With the knowledge I have gained from psychology and the observation of the child, I am now able to explain why children act the way they do. From the moment the parents walked in, I…

Kolberg’s stages of moral development are based on the assumption that, humans are inherently communicative, capable of reason and possess the desire to understand others and the world around. The theory holds that moral reasoning is the basis for ethical behavior; Kolberg identified six developmental stages, grouped into three levels in response to moral dilemmas. The three levels include; pre-convention level, which include obedience and punishment orientation and self-interest orientation.…

Erik Erikson saw psychosocial development in a series of 8 stages. At each stage the individual faces a developmental crisis between a positive alternative and a potential unhealthy one. (K, Margetts & A, Woodfolk 2013) Stages of conflicts are critical points in an individual’s life, helping determine personalities, egos and identity that will help them adapt for the future. Moreover, as a professional teacher I consider these ideas as practical and respond positively. With a considerable…

Parenting Manual Erikson’s Stage: Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3 to 6 years) Description of the Stage According to Bjorklund & Blasi, this stage of development includes the years of early childhood ages three to six years old. Children in this stage seek more independence in activities and begin to use their imaginations more. According to Ramkumar, in early childhood children make decisions and then carry them out while they are playing (2002). They also feel more empowered during for the…

Introduction: Heinz dilemma addresses an individual’s personal beliefs, moral’s and development. My moral development research participant was Nicholas Watkins. Nicholas is a seventeen-year-old; he is a senior in high school. He is a middle child and the only boy. He has one older sister, which happens to be me, and one younger sister. He grew up in church and is currently serving a president of the young people department. Nicholas is very family oriented and both of his parents are still…