Psychoanalytic and Psychosocial Theory

To best determine what your own personal philosophy will be, you must examine the theories and theorists you already know and why you identify with one more than another.

1. Choose a theory or theorist which you identify with the most. You can choose more than one if you prefer. Choose your theories and theorists from any of those we have discussed so far in the textbook or the course lectures.

2. Explain whom you chose and what their theory is all about. How does their theory tell us how children grow and learn? a. Look to your readings and lecture notes for support here. Be sure to paraphrase, or quote properly as needed.

Use in-text citations to give proper recognition for what information you borrow, paraphrase or quote. Information about how to create and use in-text citations is included in the links below as well as in the Online Library, which is available through the Resources tab.3. Describe why these theories and theorists connect with you so well. Use clear examples and situations to illustrate, perhaps from your own childhood, school or with the children you care for at this time.

Really reflect on the why.4. Submit your final work using the following:a. Complete sentences and paragraphs. b.

Typed, double spaced in 12 point font. c. Include all in-text citations as needed - this will come from your textbook or lecture notes mainly. Give it your best try! We will finalize later in your rough draft.

d. A reference page in your best try at APA formatting. Again, we will finalize later in the rough draft. Click the links below for information about APA in-text citations and APA reference citationIn child development, there is no one specific way to describe how children learn and develop, and there are many theories out there to show this.

There are many different ways that people have described child development along history’s timeline. Because children learn at so many different levels it can become a very complex and hard to understand journey watching children develop. If I had to choose one theorists that best describes the way that children learn I would have to say that I most agree with and can relate to the Psychoanalytic and psychosocial theory developed by Freud and Ericson. Ericson and Freud both developed their own theories but Ericson used part of Freud’s to help better understand the theory.They both believed, “that each developmental stage is characterized by certain conflicts that must be resolved.” Freud believed that children’s behavior was related to inner thought and conflicts (Marotz & Allen, 2013).

and later Ericson added to this. He continued what Freud believed but also thought that children’s development was related to an influence of environment and social interactions. He then coined the term ego identity. He explained this as a person have an inner awareness of themselves. He broke theses down into eight developmental stages. Although I feel this theory is a bit outdated since there has been so much advancement in research, these stages still are very helpful in understanding the ego identity.

The stages are as follows: “Trust vs. mistrust (0–12 months)• Establishing a sense of trust with caregivers Autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1–3 years)• Learning to gain control over some behaviors (e.g., eating, toileting, sleeping) and developing a sense of autonomy or independence Initiative vs. guilt (3–5 years)• Using social interaction to gain control over one’s everyday world Industry vs.

inferiority (6–12 years)• Developing a sense of competence and pride through successful accomplishments Identity vs. confusion (13–20 years)• Learning about self in relationship to others Intimacy vs. isolation (20–35 years)• Exploring and forming intimate relationships Generativity vs. stagnation (35–55 years)• Focusing on family, career, and ways of contributing to society Integrity vs. despair (60s–death)• Reflecting on one’s life and forming a sense of satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

” (Marotz & Allen, 2013).I understand these theorist so well because I can see these played out in my infant classroom every day. Since I work an in infant room children at this age grow a very strong attachment to me. They are happy to see me every day and like to be with me vs. another teacher.

They trust me and feel comfortable with me. Since I also have a 1 year old, it always makes me feel comfortable knowing that he is comfortable being in a classroom with his teachers. Also another example is the gaining control over behaviors.My daughter is 3 and she is learning to serve herself meals, going to the bathroom on her own, washing her hands after toileting, getting dressed, etc. This further backs up my understanding to this theory.

And last, I am currently going through one of these phases as an adult. Getting married, having children, and learning about myself im finding is important with my husband and my kids. I find this theory very understanding and one that I can easily relate to.