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Dizni DeBerry
on Oct 27, 2024
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A child who is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage would probably be in which of Erikson's eight ages of development?
A) identity vs. identity diffusion
B) industry vs. inferiority
C) generativity vs. stagnation
D) basic trust vs. mistrust
Sensorimotor Stage
The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, spanning from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn through interacting with the world using their senses and motor skills.
Erikson's Eight Ages
A theory of psychological development proposed by Erik Erikson, comprising eight sequential stages across the lifespan, each characterized by a central conflict.
Identity Diffusion
A state in psychosocial development where an individual lacks a clear and coherent sense of personal identity or commitment to life roles.
- Gain an understanding of elementary psychological concepts associated with cognitive and developmental processes in infants and children.
- Understand the stages of development across the lifespan and the psychological challenges associated with each stage.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of elementary psychological concepts associated with cognitive and developmental processes in infants and children.
- Understand the stages of development across the lifespan and the psychological challenges associated with each stage.