perdev summative exam
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concepts of infancy
trust vs. mistrust
when a child’s needs are attended to right away then the baby can learn to rely on others and feel secure
trust
If someone neglects an infant’s needs or care is sporadic, an infant may grow insecure. They may learn they cannot rely on others and thus feel unsafe
Mistrust
Infants depend on caregivers, usually parents for what
basic needs
Infants learn to trust others based on what?
how well their needs are being attended to
concepts of toddlerhood
Autonomy vs. Shame and Self-Doubt
when children are encouraged to practice independence so possibly that they will feel secure enough to take risks
Autonomy
Children who are discouraged may develop feelings of what
shame
During this phase, young children begin exploring the world around them
Toddlerhood
They develop basic skills such as toilet training
Toddlerhood
increasingly focused on doing things themselves and establishing their own goals
pre-school years
children learn how to make decisions and plan for the future. They can grow into adults who are able to follow their ambitions
initiative
If children are criticized for being assertive, they may feel __ for pursuing their desires
guilt
As children grow in independence, they become increasingly aware of themselves as individuals. They begin to compare themselves with others
Early School Years
Children who are accomplished compared to their peers can develop self-confidence and pride. Praise for their achievements can boost their self-esteem
Industry
Children who do not achieve certain milestones may doubt their abilities or self-worth. When children are constantly criticized, they may develop feelings of what
inferiority
The famed term “identity crisis” comes from this period of development
adolescence
During this stage, adolescents’ main goal is to answer the question “__ __ __”
"Who am I?"
They may try different personas to determine which roles fit them best
adolescence
To succeed in this stage, adolescents need to establish a coherent sense of self
Identity
Some adolescents may have a weak sense of self
Role confusion
It has been defined as anywhere from 20-24 years to 20-40 years
Young Adulthood
is the period during which many people get married or develop significant relationships
Young Adulthood
Relationships can be a key source of
affection and intimacy
concepts of young adulthood
intimacy vs isolation
concepts of adolescence
Identity vs. Role Confusion
concepts of early school years
industry vs inferiority