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Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: CHCFC504A Support emotional and psychological development in early childhood
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? Yes
Your knowledge: Basic Knowledge

Your Question?
During the first year of life self-awareness develops. An infant begins to realise that they are a separate being and can have some effect on people and the environment. Understanding you are a separate person and that other people also have thoughts and feelings is a key development in the socialisation process.
1. List the stages that lead to self awareness.

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
I'm not sure whether this is same as Erikson's 8 stages of psychosocial development or any other thing...
pls advice.

Description and Message:

Hi,

Thanks a lot. I believe that is same as eriksons's stages.

1. Infancy: Birth-18 Months Old Basic Trust vs. Mistrust – Hope
2. Toddler / Early Childhood Years: 18 Months to 3 Years Autonomy vs. Shame – Will
3. Pre-schooler: 3 to 5 Years Initiative vs. Guilt – Purpose
4. School Age: 6 to 12 Years
Ego Development Outcome: Industry vs. Inferiority Basic Strengths: Method and Competence
5. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years
Ego Development Outcome: Identity vs. Role Confusion Basic Strengths: Devotion and Fidelity
6. Young Adulthood: 18 to 35
Ego Development Outcome: Intimacy and Solidarity vs. Isolation Basic Strengths: Affiliation and Love
7. Middle Adulthood: 35 to 55 or 65
Ego Development Outcome: Generativity vs. Self absorption or Stagnation Basic Strengths: Production and Care
8. Late Adulthood: 55 or 65 to Death
Ego Development Outcome: Integrity vs. Despair Basic Strengths: Wisdom

Thanks and get well soon!