Piaget
Erikson
Piaget or Erikson
100
In this stage (from birth to 2 years), children learn about the world through their senses. For example, reaching for a toy and placing this in his/her mouth.
What is sensorimotor stage?
100
Responding to infants’ needs foster healthy attachment. This idea can be linked to which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development?
What is trust versus mistrust?
100
Children understand that objects continue to exist when they can't be seen.
What is Piaget (Object Permanence)?
200
In this stage, children begin to engage in fantasizing and make-believe play.
What is preoperational stage (2 to 7 years)?
200
According to Erikson, it is important that children in this stage are given a sense of control (e.g. food choices, clothing selection, toy preferences) in order to foster feelings of security and confidence.
What is autonomy versus shame and doubt?
200
Children who are encouraged and commended by parents and teachers develop a feeling of competence and belief in their skills. Those who receive little or no encouragement from parents, teachers, or peers will doubt their abilities to be successful.
What is Erikson (Industry versus Inferiority)?
300
In this stage, children understand cause and effect and can recognize that germs create disease. Children in this stage also understand illness in terms of social consequences and role alterations.
What is concrete operational stage (7-11 years)?
300
Children who are successful at this stage feel capable and able to lead others. Those who fail to acquire these skills are left with a sense of guilt, self-doubt, and lack of initiative.
What is initiative versus guilt?
300
Children understand that matter can change in appearance without changing in quantity.
What is Piaget (Conservation)?
400
In this stage, people have an increase in logic, the ability to use deductive reasoning, and an understanding of abstract ideas.
What is formal operational stage (12 years to adulthood)?
400
In this stage, children explore their independence and develop a sense of self.
What is identity versus confusion?
400
People feel a sense that they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and community.
What is Erikson (Generativity versus Stagnation)?