sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and understand the world
around them
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - ANSWER This stage involves a child's
journey toward independence and decision-making
trust versus mistrust stage - ANSWER Infants learn to rely on caregivers for their
basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in meeting these needs can lead to
mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
object permanence - ANSWER the understanding that something still exists even
though it cannot be seen or heard
sensorimotor stage - ANSWER Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and
actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying cognitive
foundations
Cognitive Transition - ANSWER The transition from the sensorimotor stage to the
preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence, recognition of
themselves as separate from their environment, and the realization that they can
affect the objects and people
around them.
sensorimotor - ANSWER Children know the world through movement and their
senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt - ANSWER At about 18 months
old, a child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish
daily tasks by themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even
though they may not yet be capable, they
move into the next stage.
Autonomy - ANSWER Supporting children's independence without overly
controlling or criticizing allows them to develop feelings of accomplishment
and responsibility.
Autonomy to initiative stage - ANSWER Somewhere around age three, a child
transitions
, from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control
over the environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration.
Birth - 12 months - ANSWER Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
THEORY
TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety
Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory - ANSWER
AUTONOMY vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
independence • Insist on doing things
on their own
• Dress myself
• Feed myself
Ages 3-6, eriksons psychological development - ANSWER INITIATIVE vS.
GUILT
• Exploration • Trying new things on
their own • Asking lots of
questions
Ages 6-12, eriksons psychological development - ANSWER INDUSTRY VS
INFERIORITY
• Intellectual curiosity
• School performance • Need positive
reinforcement
• Praise • Avoid undue
competition or criticism
Ages 12-19, Eriksons psychological development - ANSWER IDENTITY vs.
ROLE CONFUSION
• Develop sense of self • Influenced by other's
reactions • Peers more important than parents or
teachers
• Social role models • Figuring out what they want to do after high
school