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SubjectsPsychologyPsychology & BehaviourChapter 2 — Development & Learning2.1 Developmental Stages

Topic 2.1 · Psychology · Development & Learning

Developmental Stages

Development spans infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.

Each stage has characteristic physical and psychological tasks.

Important Facts

Infant stage
Trust vs mistrust
Cognitive stages
Piaget's four stages

Key Points

  • Erikson: psychosocial stages across life
  • Adolescence features identity formation

Important Names

Jean PiagetErik Erikson
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Piaget = cognitive; Erikson = psychosocial

Related topics

2.2 Learning & Memory
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