Assignment - Preschool YearsOverview

The early childhood years are filled with many social and emotional developmental changes. Understanding the developmental theories in early childhood and applying it to authentic situations allows for meaningful learning of the topic. Use the information you have learned from the materials provided in the module (chapter readings, articles, and videos) when giving your answer.

Instructions

Consider the following scenario. Respond to the question being asked in the scenario giving special attention to the focus points your instructor provided. Provide evidence based on information found in this module or from any other relevant sources. When writing your responses make sure to follow APA (7th ed.) formatting guidelines where appropriate.

Scenario

A patient's mother expresses frustration with her 4-year-old's behavior.

Question

What can you tell her about cognitive, emotional, and language development during the preschool years to help her have a more realistic understanding of what she can expect from the 4-year-old?

When answering the question, talk about:

• What does Piaget's theory tell us about this stage of development?
• What does Erikson's theory tell us about this stage of development?
• Put apa referene format and in cite citations