Child Development

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This paper describes the different stages of cognitive and social development as laid out by such experts as Sigmund Freud, Eric Erikson, and Jean Piaget. The paper also explains why it is important to be knowledgeable about the stages of child development, noting that obtaining realistic expectations of a child is a primary benefit of this knowledge.

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"If I had wanted to study my younger brother's development since he was born in 1985, I would not have been able to until the beginning of this century. Until the early 1900s, no one was studying the changes that occurred in individuals from childhood to adulthood. Now psychologists and other social scientists recognize that children go through similar behavioral, intellectual and mental, and physical steps while growing up. By using these theoretical steps as a guide, I can keep track of the development of my brother and any other child. It should always be remembered, however, that the time frames presented are averages and some children may achieve various developmental milestones earlier or later than the average but still be within the normal range. This information is presented to help interested parties understand what to expect from a child."

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