MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING b.

Uses alternate steps when climbing

Encoded by: Yours Truly stairs
Preschooler c. Throws ball overhead
Preschooler - 3-6 years of age d. Brushes teeth
I. Psychosocial Stage (Freud) - Phallic C. 5 years of age
II. Psychosocial Stage (Erickson) - Initiative vs a. Runs and hops well; jumps rope
Guilt b. Skips; balances on 1 foot for 8
III. Cognitive Stage (Piaget) - Stage II seconds
(Preconceptual Intuitive stage) of the c. Ties shoelace with a bow or ribbon
preoperational Thought Period - reasons
can be given for beliefs and actions but still
considered prelogical and termed as
preoperational intuitive Thinking
IV. Kohlberg - Preconventional Level I stage 2
V. Play
A. Type: Associate or Cooperative
B. Age Appropriate Toys
1. Watercolors; fingerprints,
clay
2. Playground equipment
(swing, seesaw, slide)
3. Materials for cutting/pasting
4. Simple jigsaw puzzles; Lego
5. Picture/coloring books
6. Tricycle
7. Housekeeping Toys
VI. Greatest Fears
1. Castration fear/Body
Mutilation
2. Fear of the Dark
VII. Behavior Traits
1. They love to watch adults and imitate their
behavior
2. They are very creative and curious, that is
why their favorite word is “Why?”
3. Imaginary playmates are common
4. They love to tell lies and bring or boast in
order to impress others
5. They enjoy offensive language
6. Age of sibling rivalry
7. Oedipal complex/Electra Complex
8. Question about sex should be answered
honestly, at the level of their understanding
9. Masturbation maybe seen in some - do not
make fuss about it or punish the child; just
give toys to play with as substitute
IX. Physical Development
A. 3 years old of age
a. Pedals strike
b. Walks backwards
c. Climbs stairs
d. Uses scissors
e. Helps dress himself
B. 4 years of age
a. Climb and jumps well