Stages of Development
Running head: Psychosocial Development
8 Stages of Moral Development
By: Tammy Tajeddine
NTC
Psychosocial Development
My immediate purpose is to provide the audience with a well-researched theory on moral development according to Eric Erikson. I chose Erikson’s theory because of his passion on this topic and his research included himself. Experiencing feelings of ‘not belonging’ from early on, he was prompted due to questions about his own identity as he grew.
I hope to give the audience an idea on how our development or social molding begins at birth and continues through-out our lives.
Beginning with stage 1:
Stage 1:
Trust VS. Mistrust
Infancy to 18 months
This stage begins the moment the infant is born to around 18 months to 2 years old. A baby is totally dependent from minute 1- The babies life depends on the caregiver. If the infant does not receive the essential care, worst case scenario, the baby will die. At this stage an infant needs all of his needs met in order to develop the beginning stages of trust.
Stage 2:
This stage occurs between the ages of 18 months to approximately age two to three years. According to Erikson, children at this stage are focused on developing a greater sense of self-control. They see things in simple ways like ‘good/bad’ , ‘yes/no’ , ‘yours/mine’. Gaining a sense of personal control over the world is important at this stage of development. Toilet training plays a major role; learning to control one’s body functions leads to a feeling of control and a sense of independence. Other important events include gaining more control over food choices, toy preferences and clothing selection.
Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt
Stage 3:
This begins preschool years ages 4 to 5. Children begin to really engage their surroundings. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children begin to assert their
8 Stages of Moral Development
By: Tammy Tajeddine
NTC
Psychosocial Development
My immediate purpose is to provide the audience with a well-researched theory on moral development according to Eric Erikson. I chose Erikson’s theory because of his passion on this topic and his research included himself. Experiencing feelings of ‘not belonging’ from early on, he was prompted due to questions about his own identity as he grew.
I hope to give the audience an idea on how our development or social molding begins at birth and continues through-out our lives.
Beginning with stage 1:
Stage 1:
Trust VS. Mistrust
Infancy to 18 months
This stage begins the moment the infant is born to around 18 months to 2 years old. A baby is totally dependent from minute 1- The babies life depends on the caregiver. If the infant does not receive the essential care, worst case scenario, the baby will die. At this stage an infant needs all of his needs met in order to develop the beginning stages of trust.
Stage 2:
This stage occurs between the ages of 18 months to approximately age two to three years. According to Erikson, children at this stage are focused on developing a greater sense of self-control. They see things in simple ways like ‘good/bad’ , ‘yes/no’ , ‘yours/mine’. Gaining a sense of personal control over the world is important at this stage of development. Toilet training plays a major role; learning to control one’s body functions leads to a feeling of control and a sense of independence. Other important events include gaining more control over food choices, toy preferences and clothing selection.
Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt
Stage 3:
This begins preschool years ages 4 to 5. Children begin to really engage their surroundings. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children begin to assert their
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