Theory
Freud
Piaget
Erickson
Description of each theory for the age of a four year old girl
Phallic Stage-
Development of gender identity. Sexual feelings toward father. Sense of sexual curiosity.
Id- urges, pleasure, gratification- hunger, aggression.
Ego- balance what is wanted and what is possible to obtain. (Wilkinson & Treas, 2016)
Preoperational-
Uses symbols and language. Sees herself as center of the universe. Thought is based on perception not logic.
(Wilkinson & Treas, 2016)
Initiative Vs. Guilt-
Develop a sense of initiative through activity and