Analyzing And Applying Piaget's Cognitive Stage Theory

During this period, children ages birth to 2 years gather information through physical actions. This period is divided into stages that begins with newborns using reflexes to respond to certain stimuli to eventually discovering they “one object in a world of objects” (Miller, 2016, p. 42). My parents were able to provide me with many opportunities to learn about my world around me. I had lots of toys that allowed for exploration, and cognitive development. My mother read a book every night, and they did not change their routine and outings when I was born. They simply just took me along with them, allowing me to experience places other than my home. I went shopping, out to eat, fishing, and even rode along on my mother’s bicycle in an
During my time as a drum major, I had to use my formal operational scientific thinking quite a bit. Our job was to give the appropriate command whistle at the exact moment the band was supposed to execute a maneuver. The band director informed me of the count the band was supposed to turn on. I had to logically figure out what count I had to turn on and start my preparation for the whistle to be given. If I messed up, the whole band would train wreck. It was a lot of responsibility; however, I was able to handle the pressure quite well and I am proud to say that I never messed up the band.
In comparing both theories, both approach human development from a different point of view. Erikson focused on people finding an identity, and how each stage has a conflict to overcome. Piaget was more focused on how children receive knowledge through objects they encounter. I found myself also having to look at my life from different points of view as I reflected with both theories, and each developmental theory offers unique views that are important when studying child