This assignment delves into the foundational theories of child development, focusing on Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages and Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages. It provides a comparative analysis of these stages, outlining the key developmental milestones and conflicts inherent in each. The assignment also touches upon Piaget's stages of cognitive development, offering a comprehensive overview of how children learn and grow. Furthermore, it explores various perspectives on child development, including behaviorism, social learning theory, information processing, ethology, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and ecological systems theory, providing a holistic understanding of the multifaceted nature of child development. The document includes a reference to the textbook used for the assignment.