Developmental Stages

Erikson and Piaget

Infancy (birth-18 months)

Trust vs. Mistrust- trust built on basic needs of subject being met

Toddler (18 months-3 years)

Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt-subject builds basic awareness of independence

Key events of autonomy vs. shame/self doubt

walking, talking, potty training

Preschooler (3-5 years)

Initiative vs Guilt- subject tries to control both self and environment

School Age (6-12 years)

Industry vs. Inferiority- subject looks for purpose n life

Which concept is key to nurturing a school age child?

Giving praise

Adolescent (12-20 years)

Identity vs. Role Confusion- subject has strong sense of purpose and clear goals

Young Adult (18-25 years)

Intimacy vs. Isolation- subject learns how to maintain identity while developing relationships

Adult (25-65)

Generativity vs Stagnation- subject’s sense of responsibility leads to guiding next generation

Older Adult (65+)

Integrity vs. Despair- finding a sense of meaning in life

Sensorimotor (birth- 24 months)

Using reflexes to become aware of environment, formation of intentional behavior, language development

Preoperational (2-7 years)

Subject explores environment, “me me me” mindset, words are associated with objects

Concrete Operational (7-11)

Problem solving, knowing left from right

Formal Operational (11+)

Mastery of rational thinking

Brandon suffers from which condition?

all of the above