Comparison of Freud, Erikson, Piaget, & Kohlberg Theories

Psychosexual Stage

Freud Theory

Psychosocial Stage

Erikson Theory

Cognitive Stage

Piaget Theory

Moral Stage

Kohlberg Theory

The mouth, tongue & gums are the focus of pleasurable sensations in the baby's body & feeding is the most stimulating activity

Oral Stage

What theory is the oral stage in?

Freud's Theory

What age group does the oral stage take place?

Birth - 2 years

Infancy

Birth - 2 years

Toddler

1.5 - 3 years

early childhood (preschool)

3 - 6 years

babies learn either to trust that others will care for their basic needs, including nourishment, warmth, cleanliness & physical contact, or to lack confidence in the care of others

trust v. mistrust

What theory is trust v. mistrust?

Erikson's Theory

What age group does trust v. mistrust take place?

Birth - 2 years

Most action is reflective. Perception of events is centered on the body. Objects are extensions of self. Acknowledge the external environment.

Sensorimotor Period

Object permanence & stranger activity

developmental phenomena of sensorimotor period

what theory is the sensorimotor period apart of?

piaget theory

what age group is the sensorimotor period take place?

birth - 2 years

what ages groups don't contain moral development?

birth - 2 years

1.5 years - 3 years

the anus is the focus of pleasurable sensations in the baby's body & toilet training is the most important activity

anal stage

what theory is the anal stage?

freud theory

what age group does the anal stage take place?

1.5 - 3 years

children learn either to be self-sufficient in many activities, including toileting, feeding, walking, exploring, & talking or the doubt their own abilities

autonomy vs. shame & doubt

what theory is autonomy vs. shame & doubt?

erikson theory

what age group does autonomy vs. shame & doubt take place?

1.5 - 3 years

self-centered. asks many questions. explore the environment. language development rapid. associates words w/ objects (symbols)

preoperational (preconceptual)

what theory is preoperational (preconceptual)?

piaget

pretend play, egocentrism, language development

developmental phenomena of preoperational stage

what age group does preoperational stage take place?

1.5 - 3 years

the phallus or penis, is the most important body part, & pleasure is derived from genital stimulation. boys are proud of their penis & girls wonder why they don't have one (oedipal conflict)

Phallic stage

what theory is phallic stage?

freud

what age group does the phallic stage take place?

3-6 years

children want to undertake many adult-like activities, sometimes overstepping the limits set by parents & feeling guilty

initiative vs. guilt

what theory is initiative vs. guilt?

erikson

what age group does initiative vs. guilt take place?

3 - 6 years

egocentric thinking diminishes. includes others in environment. enjoys repeating words, may count to 10. words express thoughts

preoperational (intuitive)

further language development

development phenomena of preoperational (intuitive) stage

what theory is preoperational (intuitive)?

piaget

what age group does preoperational (intuitive) stage take place?

3 - 6 years