Unit 1 Custom Adaptive Cognition

The need for autonomy and feelings of shame develop

between 1 and 3 years of age, when the child acquires motor skills and learns new activities. If the child is made to feel self-conscious, then the child struggles with feelings of shame.

Initiative versus guilt

is seen at 3 to 6 years of age, when children explore their surroundings with their senses and power. If the child does something that contradicts the parents' desires, then there are feelings of guilt.

Industry versus inferiority

is seen in a child 6 to 12 years of age. In this stage children engage in activities that they can complete successfully. If too much is expected out of them, then there are feelings of inferiority.

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development

the first attribute that helps to develop a healthy personality after birth is trust. Mistrust develops if the care provided to the infant is inconsistent. (1st year)