6.5 Flashcards
What can an individual do to maintain neural connections when they get older?
1) Exercise 2) Healthy eating 3) Remaining active
What is each stage in Erik Erikson’s stages of development centered around?
Each stage is centered around a conflict that an individual goes through, each stage also builds off the previous stage.
Trust v.s Mistrust
Feeding, affection, and security are the important life events. If the child has all of those things they will form secure attachments, if they do not they may develop insecure attachments.
Occurs during infancy
Autonomy v.s. Shame /Doubt
Child starts to separate items in the environment, understands what is theirs and what is someone else’s. Important life events include potty training. Positive reinforcement is key, this allows the child to develop confidence and autonomy.
Early childhood.
Initiative vs. Guilt
Child becomes social and will ask lots of questions. Children need to have some control over different aspects of their life, independent activities are key. If a child is not allowed independence it could cause the child to question their ability
(Preschool)