Stages Of Psychosocial Development

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Stages of Stages of Psychosocial Psychosocial Development Development Erik Erikson Erik Erikson

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Stages of Stages of Psychosocial Psychosocial DevelopmentDevelopment

Erik Erikson Erik Erikson

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Erik EriksonErik Erikson

A neo-Freudian Adheres to some of Freud’s ideas, but

focuses more on social influences. Stage Theorist Focus on Crisis Resolution

At each stage a crisis must be resolved If the crisis is not resolved, the individual

may lack the positive characteristic in the stage.

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TRUST vs. MISTRUSTTRUST vs. MISTRUST

Birth – 1yr. Birth – 1yr. Needs being metBasic trust develops when needs are

met (Attachment)Loving relationship is formed

with caregiverImportant event: Feeding

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AUTONOMY vs. SHAME AND AUTONOMY vs. SHAME AND DOUBTDOUBT

1 – 2 years1 – 2 yearsLearning to do things for oneselfDevelopment of physical activities (ex. walking)

Important event: toilet training

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INITIATIVE vs. GUILTINITIATIVE vs. GUILT

3 – 5 years3 – 5 yearsPreschoolers learn to initiate tasks

One becomes more independent

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COMPETENCE/ INDUSTRY vs. INFERIORITY COMPETENCE/ INDUSTRY vs. INFERIORITY

6 years – puberty6 years – puberty

Child completes tasks themselves

Learning on your ownImportant Event: school

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IDENTITY vs. ROLE IDENTITY vs. ROLE CONFUSIONCONFUSION

Teens – early 20s Teens – early 20s Teens refine sense of self. Test new roles and incorporate

them into an identity. Know anyone that is very different now vs.

when they were pre teen 10,11 and 12? Important events: forming

relationships with friends

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INTIMACY vs. ISOLATIONINTIMACY vs. ISOLATION

20s – 40s 20s – 40s Young adults develop intimate

relationshipsGaining the capacity for intimate

loveImportant event:

forming love and/or strong relationships

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GENERATIVITY vs. GENERATIVITY vs. STAGNATIONSTAGNATION

40s – 60s 40s – 60s Middle-aged discover a sense of

contribution to this worldFamily and work oftentimes satisfy

this desireSupporting and satisfying

future generationImportant event:

Parenting

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INTEGRITY vs. DESPAIRINTEGRITY vs. DESPAIR

60s +60s +Reflection on entire lifeDid I contribute to this world?

Sense of fulfillment

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Evaluation of Erikson’s Evaluation of Erikson’s TheoryTheory

Theory does attempt to show development throughout life span.

Children and adults may overcome problems that occur during development.

Stages are more descriptive than explanatory.