What This Document Is
This handout from Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s NURB 3220 Child Health Nursing course provides a focused review of key developmental theories: Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development and Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. It presents summaries of each stage, highlighting the core conflicts, potential outcomes, and associated virtues. This material is intended to support student understanding of foundational concepts in child health.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for nursing students preparing for Exam One. A strong grasp of Erikson and Piaget is crucial for assessing a child’s developmental level, understanding potential challenges, and providing appropriate, age-specific care. It’s used during the “Growth & Development” unit of the course and serves as a quick reference for understanding the psychosocial and cognitive milestones children experience from infancy through school age.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This handout offers a condensed overview. It does *not* include in-depth case studies, clinical applications, or practice questions. It’s a starting point for understanding the theories, but further study and application to real-world scenarios are necessary for comprehensive mastery. It also doesn’t cover developmental variations or potential nursing interventions.
What This Document Provides
This handout specifically details:
* Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development: Trust vs. Mistrust (Infant), Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Toddler), Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool), and Industry (Competence) vs. Inferiority (School Age).
* A description of the core conflict within each stage.
* The positive outcome (virtue) associated with successful resolution of each stage.
* The potential negative outcome resulting from unsuccessful resolution.
* Brief insights into the age ranges associated with each stage.
This preview covers the first three of Erikson’s stages. The full document continues with the fourth stage and provides a more complete overview of these critical developmental concepts.
