Behavioral Science

CHAPTER 1
Early Stages of Life:
Infancy to Childhood
THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT
Describe Erik Erikson’s theories of
development.
Describe Sigmund Freud’s theories of
development.
Describe Jean Piaget’s theories of
development.
Critical periods at which achievement
of social goals need to be achieved,
otherwise they won’t be achieved.
Organized by parts of the body from
which pleasure is derived at each age of
development. Each stage is part of the
development into the sexual maturity of
adulthood, characterized by ego
formation and the ability to delay
gratification.
Learning capabilities of the child at
various ages during development;
children must move through four stages
of development. There is a specific set
of skills that must be mastered at each
stage of development before
progression to the other stages.
Erik Erikson’s Theory of Development
Which stage of development is
characterized by an infant establishing
faith in their caregiver?
Which stage of development is
characterized by a child learning
physical skills such as walking and
learning to use the bathroom?
Which stage of development is
characterized by a child becoming
assertive in their learning?
Trust vs Mistrust: birth to 18 months
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt:
age 18 months to 3 years
Initiative vs Guilt: age 3 to 6 years
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