Explain Erik Erickson's First Two Stages Of Development

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1. List and describe Erik Erickson's first two stages of social development. Erik Erikson's stages of social development is a theory that outlines eight different stages in which a healthy human being should pass from infancy to late adulthood. The first two stages are:
Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy, 0-1.5 years old): This is the first stage of life and the most important. In this stage, the infant needs to develop a sense of trust in their caregivers, as well as in the world around them. If this trust is not established, the infant may develop feelings of mistrust and insecurity which can follow them through life.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Early Childhood, 1.5-3 years old): During this stage, the child

They adjust quickly to changes and new situations.
Difficult temperament: These children are more likely to be irritable and often have difficulty adapting to new situations.
Slow-to-warm-up temperament: These children are more shy and hesitant to try new things. They may take longer to adapt to new situations and feel more anxious.
3. What is the foundation for Bowlby's Ethological Theory? Bowlby's Ethological Theory is based on the idea that an infant has an innate need to form an attachment with a primary caregiver, often a parent or parent figure. The infant's attachment is based on instinctive behavior, such as crying, reaching out, and clinging, and is a result of the infant's need for safety and security. Bowlby believed that this attachment is the foundation for all other relationships and that when it is disrupted, the infant may experience emotional, social, and psychological problems in later life. He also argued that a strong attachment between an infant and its caregiver is essential for the infant to develop a sense of trust, security, and