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Invitation to the Life Span, 1e
Chapter 1: Invitation to the Life Span, 1e
ISBN: 9780716754664 Author: Kathleen Stassen Berger
Copyright © Bedford/St. Martins (2010)

1. Both Freud and Erickson focused on the infant's early development in terms of the effect of interactions with the caregivers. Compare Freud's and Erickson's theories. How are they similar? How are they different?

2. Freud and Erikson both explained how children develop in their theories. Freud believed the majority of development occurred during childhood, while Erickson believed development occurs all throughout a person's life. Both theorists believed that children develop skills and a sense of freedom during development. Class, as you look at both theories, what are some examples of how Freud and Erickson explained how children develop freedom and skill?

3. in your response you explained one of the main differences between Freud and Erickson's theories. You said, "Erickson and Freud both believed that problems of adulthood originate from the conflicts of childhood."Well said.

This particular perspective demonstrates the focus both Freud and Erickson placed on childhood development and how any issues in childhood would impact later development in life. Class, please provide your perspective. Do you agree with Freud and Erickson on this perspective?

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Invitation to the Life Span, 1e
Chapter 2: Invitation to the Life Span, 1e
ISBN: 9780716754664 Author: Kathleen Stassen Berger
Copyright © Bedford/St. Martins (2010)

1. Most hospitals allow the newborn and his or her parents some time to bond immediately after birth. What is the importance of bonding during the first few hours of life for the infant, the mother, the father, and for any siblings or other extended family members? How would this policy contribute to the infant's development?

2. Crystal, in your response you mentioned several key elements in bonding and how these elements impact bonding between and child and the caregiver. Bonding creates an emotional connection and a sense of trust. These are just two of the elements necessary for bonding, but they are extremely important so that healthy development occurs.

When an infant feels a sense of connection, trust is developed and provides a sense of security that is necessary for brain development in that child.Class, please provide some examples of how infants and caregivers can effectively bond so that connection and trust are fostered.

3. You provided some simple, yet effective ways caregivers can connect to their baby. The examples you provided develop trust and a bond between the caregiver and the child. This, in turn, develops trust and is a great foundation for healthy development. When these elements are not present, problems can quickly occur and disrupt development in an infant.

Class, according to the readings, what are some disruptions that can occur in an infant's development if basic care and nurturing is not provided?

4. Nicole, in your response you provided some nice insight into the development this occurs when healthy bonding and caregiving takes place. As you noted, there are three areas of development that are critical in normal development and through caregiving, these areas develop and grow.

John Bowlby felt that in order for a child to grow up psychologically healthy he or she had to have a close and continuous care-giving relationship with a significant person. In light of Bowlby's theories, what is the effect of placing an infant into an early daycare environment on the emotional wellbeing of that child?