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Initiative versus guilt is the third stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interaction.
Unlike concrete operational thinking, which is limited to reasoning about tangible objects and events, formal operational thought enables individuals to manipulate ideas, consider hypothetical scenarios, and engage in deductive reasoning without needing physical objects as referents. In the formal operational stage, children tend to reason more abstractly, systematically, and reflectively.
Moral development refers to the process through which children develop the standards of right and wrong within their society, based on social and cultural norms, and laws.. Lawrence Kohlberg describes moral development as a process of discovering universal moral principles, and is based on a child’s intellectual development.. Piaget conceptualizes moral development as a constructivist ...
Nature vs. Nurture. When trying to explain development, it is important to consider the relative contribution of both nature and nurture. Developmental psychology seeks to answer two big questions about heredity and environment: How much weight does each contribute? How do nature and nurture interact?
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage is the first of four stages in his theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to approximately 2 years of age. During this phase, infants and toddlers primarily learn through sensory experiences and manipulating objects. Key achievements include understanding object permanence (recognizing that objects continue to exist even when not seen) and developing a ...
Self-esteem should be viewed as a continuum and can be high, medium, or low, and it is often quantified as a number in empirical research.
Scrupulosity OCD, or just Scrupulosity, is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder characterized by pathological guilt or personal responsibility associated with moral issues or religious themes, which can be displayed and conceptualized in several ways.
Freud’s superego is the moral component of the psyche, representing internalized societal values and standards. It contrasts with the id’s desires, guiding behavior towards moral righteousness and inducing guilt when standards aren’t met.
Determine if the interactive, fast-paced group discussion format is aligned with gathering perspectives vs. in-depth attitudes on a topic. Consider incorporating special techniques like extended focus groups with pre-surveys, touchstones using creative imagery/metaphors to focus the topic, or bracketing through ongoing conceptual inspection.
Primary vs. secondary emotions. Distinguishing between primary and secondary emotions requires self-awareness, exploration, and often the guidance of a skilled therapist or emotion coach.