In this article we will discuss about the Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development of a child. Jean Piaget (1896-1980), a Swiss Biologist is regarded as one of the Pioneers in Psychological investigation of children although he neither undertook format study nor passed any examination in psychology. At an early age of 22, he obtained his Doctorate degree in Zoology [...]
In this article we will discuss about the beginning of emotional psychology. A number of thinkers are of view that the infant is capable of emotional experiences, right at birth. Rank, for example, speaks about the birth trauma and believes that the new-born child experiences an emotion of anxiety. Susan Issacs also thinks that the infant shows fears, anger, love [...]
This article throws light upon the four main characteristics of childhood emotionality. The characteristics are: 1. Children's Emotions, as Compared to Adults are Marked by Intensity 2. Children’s Emotions are Brief and Transitory 3. Children’s Emotions are Expressed more Frequently, than those of Adults 4. Emotional Reactions are Quite Flexible. Characteristic # 1. Children's Emotions, as Compared to Adults are [...]