Theories That Are Developed For Social And Emotional Development

At 6 weeks infants develop a social smile, at 3 month laughter and curiosity develop, at 4 months full responsive smiles emerge, from 4-8 months they develop anger, from 9014 months they develop a fear of social events, at 12 months the are fearful of unexpected sights and sounds, and at 18 months they are self-aware, feel pride, shame, and embarrassment. In the first two years, infants develop from reactive pain and pleasure to complex patterns of social awareness. Emotions in infants are produced from their body as opposed to their thoughts. Therefore fast and uncensored reactions are common in infants. During their toddler years, the strength of their emotions will increase.

Babies and toddlers show amazing progress in all aspects of their development from birth to three years, considering they are born with simple reflexes and are quite helpless and dependent. It is essential to have a good understanding of the development stages in this group in order to support their development. The changes that occur in a child’s development in the first few years of life are truly remarkable. Practitoners note children’s

Since every child develops at a different rate compared to one another, this is a rough guide to a child’s development and gives general information mainly about the sequence of development.

After observing a nine month old child for this Child Observation paper, the author of this paper has taken copious notes during the session. The purpose of this paper is recognizing the biological, cognitive and psychosocial development of the child. The author of this paper identified the background history of the child, the observation made and the development process of the child.

This piece of work will seek to focus on how social and emotional development is affected in a child aged 13; the two key issues it will focus on are family structure and abuse. As a child is growing, development can be affected by a number of different factors. Family structure is important, as most, if not all interactions young people have influence them in overt ways. It should also be noted that physical, mental or emotional abuse will also affect the way people approach others, as well as the emotions people feel when in contact with others.

Developmental psychology recognizes three main models of psychosocial and cognitive development. The first theory, presented by developmental psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget, addresses cognitive development. The second theory, presented by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, focuses on the development of morality. The third theory, proposed by developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, outlines psychosocial development. All three theories are applicable from birth to death.

Social emotional learning (SEL) is the ability to recognise, manage, and express social emotional aspects of life. SEL is also a key component of children’s healthy cognitive development and is important in creating a strong foundation for future academic success. According to Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning [CASEL] (2008), SEL refers to the process that supports children to develop the fundamental social and emotional competencies for getting success in challenging situation. The primary purpose of this paper is therefore, to discuss the importance of SEL for children’s overall development, the key factors, both individual and environmental, which may influence it as well as a range of effective strategies that may implemented in classroom contexts to enhance SEL.

Attachment theory, it refers to an affectionate bond. “A relatively extended and enduring connection with the partner is important as a unique individual is interchangeable with no other” Ainsworth (1989) cited in Gross (2003) hand out in class (03/06/2013).The aim of this attachment is for the infant to remain in close proximity to the attachment figure as she is considered the secure base and the infant would become distressed on separation. Proximity gives the feeling of closeness, relief and of being safe and that sustenance can be provided.

This paper is going to carry out a literature review on cognitive development in infants. The paper will review cognitive development in infants at different stages. Effects of early experience on mental development in infants will also be discussed. The research question and the hypothesis of the research will also be given.

Each developmental theory has many differences but they share common ground in areas such as lacking the capacity of being indepdent alongside taking on responsibilities. Becoming psychologically, emotionally, dependant and vulnerable together with being ‘needy’ for new oppportunies and experiences which if not provided will undermine proper development for the child (Stainton Rogers, 2009). In the findings childhood is viewed as a voyage towards adulthood, being criticised for representing children as incompetent with attention on experiences which have been viewed as insignificant such as the importance of play (Smith, 2013). Psychologoists such as Piaget, Freud and Erickson viewed children as ‘human becoming ‘ rather than ‘human beings’

Physical, Cognitive, and Socio-Emotional developments are ones that every growing individual goes through. The EDC 307 course specifically focuses on these developments in middle childhood and adolescence. This course has taught me an enormous amount about each of those stages. I learned that in middle childhood, cognitive development entails changes in self concept, the child relates their real self to an ideal self that they created. However, in adolescence the cognitive changes are centered around egocentrism and abstract thinking. As for physical development, in middle childhood the changes are few, slow, and regular. Puberty is the most significant physical change that happens during adolescence, ad it happens fast and suddenly . Socio-emotional development concerns social behaviors with peers and loved ones. During middle childhood, kids normally judge themselves based on the opinions of their peers, parents, and teachers. I found out that this differs in adolescence in that teenagers try to find their real identity regardless of opinions. Although I mentioned a few things that I learned in this course, it is only a small percentage of all that I have actually acquired. Moving on in my life, this information will be a great beneficial factor not only in my career, but in my personal life as well. If I end up working with kids, it will help me better understand them and, in turn, communicate

The stages of development are psychoanalytical theories that show how healthy development in an individual should be from the age of adolescence to adult-hood as described in the Invitation to the Life Span by Kathleen Berger (Berger, 2010). I interviewed an eighteen-year-old female who is currently a freshman at a four-year university, the youngest in her family. In addition, I interviewed a man in his early fifties who has two kids and a wife. This individual owns a business that he started thirty years ago. These interviews and responses coincide and differentiate in many ways. This portrays a contrast in their developmental stages, while including how their faith has been a key factor in their development.

Early childhood on social and emotional development is something very important in a child’s early stages in life. This is where children often learn about their reactions and responses on how they act as well on how others react towards them. In this stage, children learn a lot from the way their parents, friends, teachers, etc, express themselves. In the essay I will be talking about how we can help our children interact with others being social, expressing their feelings, and understanding the way other peers feel. Sharing feelings will definitely be very big in their life so they show a good solid understanding of how to interact with other people even outside the home. Being a parent to the child will help them the most in their life

I have chosen psychosexual and psychosocial development; for my model of presentation. "In Freudian psychology, psychosexual development is a central element of the psychoanalytic sexual drive theory, that human beings, from birth, possess an instinctual libido (sexual energy) that develops in five stages. Each stage – the oral, the anal, the phallic, the latent, and the genital – is characterized by the erogenous zone that is the source of the libidinal drive. Sigmund Freud proposed that if the child experienced sexual frustration in relation to any psychosexual developmental stage, he or she would experience anxiety that would persist into adulthood as a neurosis, a functional mental disorder" (Wikipedia)

As a conclusion, there are four stages of infant development. Which are birth to 4 weeks, age 1 to 3 months, age 3 to 6 months and age 6 to 12 months. Different stages of month discussing difference type of behaviour. It shows how the way to develop attachment for maintaining the baby or infant. There are also several steps that should be taken by the parents as to know their infant’s behaviour better. The infant has different types of behaviour as they were grown up and these behaviour should be acknowledged by all parents in order to raise up their children in a good