Exploring lifespan development

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Conduct further research on the topic of theories of child development. In 2-3 pages compare and contrast the learning and cognitive theories of Freud, Erickson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Be sure to thoroughly explain each of the theories and give examples.

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Freud (Psychosexual) vs. Erickson (Psychosocial) vs. Piaget (Cognitive) vs. Vygotsky
(sociocultural)
Erikson argued that there are series of psychosocial developments that are essential in
personality development and in facilitating the ego and personality. On the other hand, Piaget
argues that there are four stages of development that a child undergoes. Piaget’s theory of
cognitive development emphasizes on how children acquire knowledge and how their
intelligence operates. According to Freud’s psychosexual theory of child development, the
behavior and development of a child are affected by the interaction between the conscious and
unconscious components of the child’s mind and that human beings have sexual energy that
develops in five stages. On the other hand, Vygotsky’s cultural-historical theory of cognitive
development focuses on the significance of societ...


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