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Theories on Psychoanalytic Child Development
Cindy Giron
PSY 104
Sonya Malphus
January 11, 2010
Theories on Psychoanalytic Child Development
I. Thesis: Child development was ignored for many years and it was not until the 20th century that interest in the child development began and focused on abnormal behavior. It is important to pay attention to the cognitive abilities, language usage and physical growth a child develops from birth to adulthood.
II. Explanation and stages of the following three developmental theories:
a. Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
b. Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual stages
c. Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development
III. Three key concepts of each of the theory
IV. Strength & weaknesses of each theory.
V. How cognitive, physical, and emotional development work together in the overall child development.
VI. Details of why the understanding of normal child and adolescent development is essential in supporting children to reach their full potential.
VII. Conclusion
Introduction
The way the child develops is essential in making sure that they lead a healthy and normal life. Child development was ignored for many years and it was not until the 20th century that interest in the child development began and focused on abnormal behavior. It is important to pay attention to the cognitive abilities, language usage and physical growth a child develops from birth to adulthood. In this paper I will provide information on the different psychoanalytic theories of development that is involved in a child’s growth: Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages and Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. These are only three of many theories that have been proposes by theorists and researchers. I will also discuss the key concepts along with their differences and similarities.
Information on psychoanalytic...
Cindy Giron
PSY 104
Sonya Malphus
January 11, 2010
Theories on Psychoanalytic Child Development
I. Thesis: Child development was ignored for many years and it was not until the 20th century that interest in the child development began and focused on abnormal behavior. It is important to pay attention to the cognitive abilities, language usage and physical growth a child develops from birth to adulthood.
II. Explanation and stages of the following three developmental theories:
a. Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
b. Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual stages
c. Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development
III. Three key concepts of each of the theory
IV. Strength & weaknesses of each theory.
V. How cognitive, physical, and emotional development work together in the overall child development.
VI. Details of why the understanding of normal child and adolescent development is essential in supporting children to reach their full potential.
VII. Conclusion
Introduction
The way the child develops is essential in making sure that they lead a healthy and normal life. Child development was ignored for many years and it was not until the 20th century that interest in the child development began and focused on abnormal behavior. It is important to pay attention to the cognitive abilities, language usage and physical growth a child develops from birth to adulthood. In this paper I will provide information on the different psychoanalytic theories of development that is involved in a child’s growth: Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages and Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. These are only three of many theories that have been proposes by theorists and researchers. I will also discuss the key concepts along with their differences and similarities.
Information on psychoanalytic...