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Sense of Self

hsmith5_18 — 2024-07-18 14:42:22 UTC

Erik Erikson, a renowned psychologist, proposed a psychosocial theory of development that outlines eight stages individuals navigate throughout their lifespan. This theory emphasizes the interplay between a developing sense of self and social interactions. During the first two stages, children begin to realize they are people in their own rights. In addition, children begin to notice what makes them unique and describe themselves in terms of psychological traits. For example, a child may say, "I have brown hair and blue eyes," or "I am kind."

Emotional Development

hsmith5_18 — 2024-07-18 14:48:12 UTC

Erikson's stages go beyond simply acquiring skills; they delve into the emotional experiences that accompany each stage. He suggests that young children begin to make advances in their understanding of others during the first and second stages. In addition, they begin describing others in terms of psychological traits. For example, a child may say, "My teacher is nice." Finally, during this stage, children begin to understand their involvement in joint commitments.

Moral Development

hsmith5_18 — 2024-07-18 14:51:29 UTC

Jean Piaget, a renowned cognitive psychologist, proposed a theory of moral development that explores how children develop their understanding of right and wrong. Piaget believed that moral reasoning progressed through distinct stages linked to a child's overall cognitive development. Piaget suggests that from age 4 to 7, children that of rules as unchangeable properties of the world. From 7 to 10, is a transition period where they begin to steer away from this mindset. From age 10 and up, children become aware that rules were created by people. At this age, they also begin considering possible consequences for their actions.