Matching Pairs Child Development TheoristsOnline version match the term to the description by Lisa O'Leary-Reesor 1 Preoperational Period 2 Sensorimotor Stage 3 Object Permanence 4 Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 5 Jean Piaget 6 Erik Erikson 7 initiative vs. guilt 8 Trust vs. Mistrust Infants learn that things continue to exist even though they cannot be seen children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interaction; they take action; set goals the theorist who developed psychosocial stages children at this stage are focused on developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. the infant is uncertain about the world in which they live, and looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and consistency of care. While they are getting better with language and thinking, they still tend to think about things in very concrete terms. theorist most related to cognitive development Children learn about the world through basic actions such as sucking, grasping, looking, and listening