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This 8 page paper responds to four specific questions that ask for the writer's opinions. These are provided along with citations for some. The questions address: how early childhood experiences affect adult development; intelligence testing; are stage theories universal; and who has the most influence over children and adolescents, parents or peers? The theorists cited are Freud, Erikson, and Piaget along with other authors. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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grow older, we become aware of the differences between ourselves and other people. More evidence comes from brain research. Porter (2007) stated that the four years from the time of
conception through the childs third birthday were critical to the development of that childs brain. It is also critical to the childs development, in fact, Montessori called these years the
period of "the Absorbent Mind" (Porter, 2007). Furthermore, it is during these first years the infant-toddler develops feelings of attachment, which is essential for psychological, emotional, mental and physical
growth. The infants senses are developed during pregnancy and during these first years, thus, it is critical for the mother or caregiver to touch and nurture the infant. Porter (2007)
stated: "Touch, talking, and things an infant sees and smells all build connections if done with continuity in a loving, consistent, and predictable manner." This contact leads to attachment between
the infant and the caregiver and allows the infant to develop trust in his environment (Porter, 2007). Erikson also noted the essential need for attachment with the parent in both
Stages 1 and 2 (Keough, 2007). Laberge (2006) stated: "Personality development occurs by the ongoing interaction of temperament, character, and environment." This author explains temperament is explained primarily genetically but
not completely so This author states: "Personality development occurs by the ongoing interaction of temperament, character, and environment" (Laberge, 2006). The author explains that character evolves through ones life but
the foundation is set in childhood and the environment is what is happening (Laberge, 2006). Becker-Weidman (2007) argues strongly that "neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse have profound immediate and
long-term effects on a childs development." Freud focused on psychosexual development of the child. While some believe Freud placed too much emphasis on the sexual part, a lot of his
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