Developmental stage theories

Freud’s Theory of Psychosexual Development Freud’s theory of psychological development described how the personality developed over the course of childhood. While the theory is well-known in psychology, it is also one of the most controversial. Freud believed that personality developed through a series of childhood stages in which the pleasure-seeking energies of the id become focused on certain erogenous zones. This psychosexual energy – “libido” – was posited as one of the basic primal…

development and behaviour at different life stages using theories from different psychological approaches. Erik Erikson was one of the writers who developed the psychodynamic approach to psychology. His theory is known as the psychosocial theory of development as he believed that a person’s development depends on their social class, culture and their norms for the society that they live in. According to Erik Erikson (1902) a person will go through different stages of their lifespan facing…

psychosocial development of personality Erikson (1950) psychosocial development theory of personality states that personality development is a process that takes place across the lifespan of an individual. Erikson believed that every individual experiences a psychological crisis that results in a positive or negative outcome of personality. Erikson’s theories were influenced by Freud’s psychoanalytic theories. His theory focuses on the influence of external factors such as society and parenting…

comparing certain developmental theories with Meredith Jackson, whom I have interviewed. I will be using the three theorists, which are Freud, Erikson, and Watson. Based on their theories, I will give information on the individual actually proving the three theories or not. A Case Study of Meredith Jackson I have interviewed Meredith Jackson, and this paper will be comparing three theories with her life. Her interview will show if she proved or disproved the three theories…

naturally with the parent of caregiver helping along the way. Infants between the ages newborn and three months are able to recognize the parents smell and voice. They respond to high pitched voice, and may mimic a tongue being stuck out at him. At this stage, the infant doesn 't realize he can make things happen. At 6 weeks, he doesn 't realize that the parent exists when the parent is not with him. Strangers aren’t frightening to him, and he welcomes cuddling from anyone. Infants between the…

This is the class “Introduction to Theatre,” one of the best class in CU Boulder. The class basically teaches every basic elements of the theatre, which are, theatre element structure, the origin of theatre, the kinds of stages, and etc. I have profoundly learned so much materials for the great professor (Rebecca), TA (Jash), and also my fellows. I would say theatre class could change my new perspective looking to theatre in general. Throughout this paper, I would personally tell about the…

ERIKSONS STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT The Eight Erikson’s Stage of Development Trust vs Mistrust is the first stage of development that mainly focuses on infants’ learning to develop a bond with their parents according to the types of caregiving ability that the baby receives from birth to 12 months old. A consistent and reliable care will create trust between the parents and the infant but if the child receives harsh and a threatening feeling, it eventually leads to the development of…

This theory says that children are bodies born without knowledge and a mind of their own. This is critiqued because the central tenets all conclude that children are their own beings with their own thought process. It is not accurate to say that children are waiting for influence because they are still people with their own will. The second critique that goes along with this theory is that children and childhood are seen as the same thing. This…

This paper is a systematic discussion of Freud’s Infantile Sexuality, as found in his Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality (1905), as well as an evaluation of the concept’s strengths and limitations. This analysis also takes into consideration some debates that have developed on the focus of infantile sexuality. Emphasized in this essay are two specific themes. The first portion, how infantile sexuality – as a permanent element of the subject's being – has developed and greatly influenced the…

In analysing the usefulness of these theories in explaining the case of Guatemala, history and socioeconomic contexts prior to and during the development process is worth observing. The United States’ political and economic interests on the Latin American region was officially expressed with the articulation of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 (Gilderhus, 2008: 5). The doctrine mainly served as a declaration of political independence of the American Continent from European colonial powers, yet the…