relavance of erickson theory in middle childhood
Introduction
This project focuses on the cognitive, emotional and social development of humans during middle childhood. It entails the factors that influence development and the relevant developmental theories which were developed to help understand development.
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Specific objectives:
5.5: Recognize the relevance of Erickson’s theory in middle childhood development……………………………………………...…..2
5.6 Understand the changes in self-development seen during middle childhood…………………………………………………………3
5.7 Know the emotional and moral developmental milestones in middle childhood……………………………………………………….4
5.8 Appreciate the significance of peer and family relations in middle childhood………………………………………………………..…5-7
5.9 Recognize some common problem of development seen in middle childhood………………………………………………………..…..8
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………10
5.5: Recognize the relevance of Erickson’s theory in middle childhood development.
Erikson’s Theory: Industry versus Inferiority
Erikson believed that the combination of adult expectations and children’s drive towards mastery sets the stage for psychological conflict of middle childhood, industry versus inferiority, which is resolved positively when children develop a sense of competence at useful skills and tasks.
Through social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. 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.
Successfully finding a balance at this stage of psychosocial development leads to the strength known as competence or a belief our own abilities to handle the tasks set before us.
5.6 Understand the
This project focuses on the cognitive, emotional and social development of humans during middle childhood. It entails the factors that influence development and the relevant developmental theories which were developed to help understand development.
Table of Content
Content Page
Specific objectives:
5.5: Recognize the relevance of Erickson’s theory in middle childhood development……………………………………………...…..2
5.6 Understand the changes in self-development seen during middle childhood…………………………………………………………3
5.7 Know the emotional and moral developmental milestones in middle childhood……………………………………………………….4
5.8 Appreciate the significance of peer and family relations in middle childhood………………………………………………………..…5-7
5.9 Recognize some common problem of development seen in middle childhood………………………………………………………..…..8
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………10
5.5: Recognize the relevance of Erickson’s theory in middle childhood development.
Erikson’s Theory: Industry versus Inferiority
Erikson believed that the combination of adult expectations and children’s drive towards mastery sets the stage for psychological conflict of middle childhood, industry versus inferiority, which is resolved positively when children develop a sense of competence at useful skills and tasks.
Through social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. 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.
Successfully finding a balance at this stage of psychosocial development leads to the strength known as competence or a belief our own abilities to handle the tasks set before us.
5.6 Understand the
Bibliography: Development through the Lifespan by Laura E. Berk (Fifth Edition)