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The 'Eight stages of Psychosocial development' are given by :
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Erikson
Understanding Psychosocial Development Stages
The theory of the Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development is attributed to Erik Erikson.
Key Theorists in Development
Several prominent psychologists proposed influential theories about human development. It is important to distinguish their contributions:
- Jean Piaget is famous for his theory of cognitive development, focusing on how children's thinking evolves through distinct stages.
- Lev Vygotsky developed the sociocultural theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction and culture in cognitive development.
- Lawrence Kohlberg is known for his theory of moral development, outlining stages of moral reasoning.
- Erik Erikson proposed the Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development, describing personality development across the entire lifespan as a series of psychosocial crises.
Therefore, Erikson is the correct theorist associated with the 'Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development'.
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