Piaget vs. Erikson: AP Psych Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of these options are similarities between Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget's theories?

Both theories have clear age boundaries

Both address child development (correct)

Both include various stages (correct)

Both focus solely on cognitive development

How many stages are in Erik Erikson's theory?

How many stages are in Jean Piaget's theory?

What type of development does Piaget focus on?

Cognitive development Signup and view all the answers

What type of development does Erikson focus on?

Psychosocial development Signup and view all the answers

Both Piaget and Erikson have clear age boundaries for their theories.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a difference between Piaget and Erikson regarding stages?

Erikson has four stages from teens to sixties Signup and view all the answers

What do both Piaget and Erikson have in common regarding their theories?

Detailed and descriptive columns Signup and view all the answers

What does Erikson describe in his stages?

Tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does Piaget describe in his stages?

Stages of development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Similarities Between Piaget and Erikson

Both theories are structured around specific stages of development.
They focus on child development, addressing key aspects of growth.
Neither theory establishes strict age boundaries for the developmental stages.
Each addresses learning patterns relevant to their respective stages.
Both theories contain detailed descriptive components that explore development.

Differences Between Piaget and Erikson

Erikson's theory comprises 8 distinct stages, while Piaget's theory consists of 4 stages.
Piaget emphasizes cognitive development stages, contrasting with Erikson's focus on psychosocial development.
Piaget's theory is structured around developmental milestones, whereas Erikson centers on resolving psychosocial issues.
Piaget identifies one stage that covers development from ages 12 to adulthood, while Erikson outlines four distinct stages, categorizing them as adolescence to early adulthood, early adulthood to mid-adulthood, mid-adulthood to late adulthood, and late adulthood onward.
Erikson includes tasks or challenges to be addressed at each stage, while Piaget outlines specific developmental stages without referencing tasks.

Description

Explore the key comparisons between Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson in this AP Psychology quiz. Learn about their theories on child development, focusing on the similarities and differences in their stages of development. Perfect for AP Psych students preparing for exams!