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Developmental Stages

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Psychiatry | Medicine (MD/DO) School Study Aid

Developmental Stages
25 Picmonics to Learn | 43 mins
Age 2 Months - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Holds Head Up, But Unsteady
Moves Both Arms and Both Legs
Fine Motor
Opens Hands Briefly
Tracks Objects to the Midline
Language/Communication
Produces Sounds Aside from Crying
Reacts to Loud Noise
Social / Cognitive
Social Smile
Recognizes Parents
Soothed When Spoken to or Picked Up
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Age 4 Months - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Keeps Head Steady Without Support
Pushes Up on Elbows While on Tummy
Fine Motor
Holds a Toy in Hands
Moves Hands Towards Mouth
Language/Communication
Cooing
Turns to Voice
Social / Cognitive
Chuckles
Enjoys Looking Around
Looks at Hands With Interest
Opens Mouth When Hungry
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Age 6 Months - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Sits Propped Up On Hands
Rolls
Fine Motor
Raking Grasp
Language/Communication
Makes Squealing Noises
Blows "Raspberries"
Turn-Taking in Sounds
Social / Cognitive
Laughs
Enjoys Looking at Self in a Mirror
Recognizes Familiar People
Closes Lips to Signal Fullness
Puts Objects in Mouth
Reaches for Desired Toys
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Age 9 Months - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Sits Up Independently
Fine Motor
Transfers Objects Between Hands
Uses Fingers to Pull Food Toward Self
Language/Communication
Produces Various Sounds Like "mamamama" and "bababababa"
Raises Arms to be Lifted Up
Social / Cognitive
Separation Anxiety
Shows Facial Expressions
Looks When Calling Name
Smiles or Laughs at Peek-a-boo
Looks for Dropped Objects Out of Sight
Bangs Two Items Together
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Age 1 Year - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Pulls Up to Stand
First Steps
Fine Motor
Drinks From an Open Cup with Assistance
Two-Finger Pincer Grasp
Language/Communication
Understands “No”
Waves "Bye-Bye"
"Mama & Dada"
Social / Cognitive
Plays Pat-A-Cake
Puts Block in Cup
Searches for Hidden Toys
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Age 18 Months - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Walks Independently
Climbs On/Off Furniture Without Help
Fine Motor
Drinks from Open Cup Independently
Scribbles
Eats with Fingers
Tries to Use a Spoon
Stacks Three Blocks
Language/Communication
Attempts Three-word Phrases
Follows One-step Commands
Social / Cognitive
Checks While Moving Away
Points to Objects
Engages With Toys Simply
Copies Parent Doing Chores
Extends Hands for Washing
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Age 2 Years - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Kicks a Ball
Runs
Walks Up Stairs With Help
Fine Motor
Stacks Six Blocks
Feeds Self With a Spoon
Language / Communication
Two-Word Phrases
Points to Book Items as Prompted
Demonstrates Varied Gestures
Identifies Body Parts When Prompted
Social / Cognitive
Shows Empathy
Holds and Manipulates Objects Simultaneously
Engages With Multiple Toys
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Age 3 Years - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Starts Dressing Independently
Rides Tricycle
Fine Motor
Stack Nine Block Tower
Threads Items Together
Copies Circle
Uses Fork
Language / Communication
Engages in Two-way Conversation
75% Speech Understood by Stranger
Says First Name
Social / Cognitive
Avoids Hot Objects When Warned
Joins Other Kids in Play
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Age 4 Years - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Unbuttons Some Buttons
Catches a Large Ball
Serves Food or Pours Water With Help
Fine Motor
Copies Line, Circle, Stick Figure
Language / Communication
100% Speech Understandable
Identifies Colors
Social/ Cognitive
Cooperative Play
Imaginary Friends
Likes Being a “Helper”
Avoids Danger
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Age 5 Years - Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor
Buttons Some Buttons
Hops on One Foot
Fine Motor
Prints Letters
Language / Communication
Counts to 10
Uses Simple Rhymes
>3 Back-and-forth Exchanges
Answers Simple Questions
Tells a Story
Social / Cognitive
Names Some Letters When Pointed
Follows Rules
Sings, Dances, Acts
Does Simple Chores
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Psychosexual Stages of Development (Overview)
Oral Stage
Anal Stage
Phallic Stage
Latency Stage
Genital Stage
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Psychosexual Stages of Development - Oral Stage
Birth to 18 Months
Oral Fixation
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Psychosexual Stages of Development - Anal Stage
2 to 4 Years
Anal-retentive Fixation
Anal-expulsive Fixation
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Psychosexual Stages of Development - Phallic Stage
3 to 6 Years
Oedipus Complex
Castration Fear
Phallic Fixation - Male
Electra Complex
Penis Envy
Phallic Fixation - Female
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Psychosexual Stages of Development - Latency Stage
6 to 11 Years
Disgust Towards Opposite Sex
Latency Fixation
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Psychosexual Stages of Development - Genital Stage
Puberty to Death
Ability to Love Another Person
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Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 1 (Infancy)
Age
Infancy (Birth to 18 months)
Basic Conflict
Trust vs. Mistrust
Important Events
Feeding
Virtue
Hope
Freud Stage
Oral
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Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 2 (Toddler)
Age
Toddler (1-3 Years)
Basic Conflict
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Important Events
Toilet Training
Virtue
Will
Freud Stage
Anal
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 3 (Preschool Age)
Age
Preschool (3-5 Years)
Basic Conflict
Initiative vs. Guilt
Important Events
Exploration
Virtue
Purpose
Freud Stage
Phallic
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 4 (School Age)
Age
School Age (6-12 Years)
Basic Conflict
Industry vs. Inferiority
Important Events
School
Virtue
Competence
Freud Stage
Latency
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 5 (Adolescence)
Age
Adolescent (12-18 Years)
Basic Conflict
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Important Events
Social Relationships
Virtue
Fidelity
Freud Stage
Genital
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 6 (Young Adulthood)
Age
Young Adult (20-30 Years)
Basic Conflict
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Important Events
Romantic Relationships
Virtue
Love
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 7 (Adulthood)
Age
Adulthood (Age 30 - 65 Years)
Basic Conflict
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Important Events
Career & Parenthood
Virtue
Care
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Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 8 (Older Adult)
Age
Older Adult (65+ to Death)
Basic Conflict
Integrity vs. Despair
Important Events
Reflection on Life
Virtue
Wisdom
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Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
Sensorimotor (Birth to 2 years)
Preoperational (2 to 7 years)
Concrete Operational (7 to 11 years)
Formal Operational (11 years and up)
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