Piaget's Stages
What is the first stage in Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor
What is Erikson's first stage of development
Trust vs Mistrust
How many stages does Erikson have?
8
Which theorist focused on psychosocial development & felt confused about his own identity.
Erik Erikson
What ages are covered by the Sensorimotor stage?
Birth to 2 year old
A toddler wants to dress and feed themselves. Which Erikson stage are they in?
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
What is the conflict for adolescents in Erikson's theory?
A teenager can think about hypothetical situations and future possibilities. Which theorist and stage?
Formal Operational
A child understands that the amount of water stays the same when poured into a different-shaped cup. Which Piaget stage?
Concrete Operational
A 7-year-old develops skills at school and compares their abilities with classmates. Which Erikson stage?
Industry vs Inferiority
What is the basic virtue of Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion stage?
Fidelity
Which psychologist is famous for pioneering the theory of cognitive development, which showed that children think fundamentally differently from adults and actively construct their knowledge of the world?
Jean Piaget
A child thinks everyone sees the world exactly as they do. Which Piaget stage?
Preoperational
An adult focuses on mentoring others, contributing to the community, and helping future generations. What Erikson stage and virtue?
Generativity vs. Stagnation — Care
What is the difference between assimilation and accommodation?
Assimilation adds information to existing ideas; accommodation changes understanding.
A teenager is figuring out their values, interests, relationships, and future role. Who is this describing?
A teenager is figuring out their values, interests, relationships, and future role. Who is this describing?
A baby searches for a toy after you hide it under a blanket. What Piaget concept is the baby demonstrating?
Object Permanence
baby consistently receives care and has their needs met by a dependable caregiver. According to Erikson, successfully resolving this early conflict helps the child develop what positive quality, and what is the opposite outcome if the child develops mistrust?
Trust vs. Mistrust — Hope; the opposite outcome is anxiety, insecurity, or suspicion.
Compare the main focus of Erikson's theory with Piaget's theory.
Erikson focuses on psychosocial development; Piaget focuses on cognitive development.
5-year-old loves pretend play, is egocentric, and struggles with conservation. Identify the theorist, stage, and two characteristics.
Piaget — Preoperational — egocentric thinking and difficulty with conservation