Child Development: Dani and Ellie

By elliedeross

  • Trust vs. Mistrust

    Creating trust with caregiver for basic needs, leading to hope.

  • Sensorimotor

    Exploring environment using 5 senses.

  • Pre-operational

    At this stage children are using symbols and language to communicate.

  • Autonomy vs. Shame

    develop independence, knowing right from wrong

  • Initiative vs. Guilt

    Independent, eager for responsibility

  • Concrete Operational

    logical thought, struggle with abstract ideas

  • Industry vs. Inferiority

    Independent working, attending school, desire success, juggling multiple things.

  • Early Adolescence

    Physical and emotional changes, puberty, peer approval

  • Middle Adolescence

    Self-actualization, sexual attraction, role models, new peer groups, parental distance

  • Identity vs. Role Confusion

    Forming identity apart from parents, peer relationships, healthy resolution to early conflict

  • Formal Operational

    Abstract thinking, hypodeductive reasoning, logical thought

  • Late Adolescence

    Firmer identity, more established friend groups, greater awareness of others, critical thinking

  • Intimacy vs. Isolation

    Love and intimacy leads to fulfilling relationships, family, friends. No intimacy leads to isolation

  • Generativity vs. Stagnation

    legacy, giving back to society, values, making impact

  • Integrity vs. Despair

    Self-reflection, regret or pride, fulfillment in life.