Erikson's Theory Of Development Essay

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There are three different types of development one goes through. These three developments are cognitive, psychosocial, and physical. First, cognitive development is development within the areas of learning, attention, memory, thinking, learning, and creativity. An example is, when a child turns the age of 12 or higher, and that child becomes able to think abstractly and logically. Next, psychosocial development is development of emotions, personality, and social relationships. An example of this is, when a younger child begins to interact socially with other children. Lastly, physical development is the development of the senses, motor skills, health, and wellness. In other words, physical development are changes in the mind and body. An example
One that I agree with is, the psychosocial development theory. This particular theory was created by Erik Erikson. Erikson’s theory states that the development of the personality takes place all throughout life. Furthermore, Erikson believes that our interactions with others is is what affects our sense of self. Erikson’s theory includes eight stages that we all experience at certain parts of our lives. Each of the stages include an “either” “or” situation. For example, Industry vs. inferiority, which means 6-12 year olds either develop pride and accomplishment, or they feel inferior and inadequate. I agree with this theory because I do believe that people experience these stage in life. I also believe that the stages included in this theory build upon each other. Lastly, I for one believe that I have experienced some of these stages myself so far in my
The theory of cognitive development also happens in stages. Piaget believes that children create schemata to categorize and interpret information. As new information is learned, schemata are adjusted through assimilation and accommodation. Assimilation is when information is compared to what is already known and understand it in that context. Accommodation is when schemata is changed based on new information. This process is carried out when children interact with their environment. Piaget’s four stages include sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.Sensorimotor happens between the ages of 0-2, the preoperational stage happens between the ages of 2-6. The concrete operational stage happens between the ages of 7-11, the formal operational stage happens between ages 12 and up. During the first stage, children develop object permanence and stranger anxiety, the second stage includes pretend play and egocentrism language development. The third stage includes conservation and mathematical transformations, the last stage includes abstract logic and moral

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