AOS 1 - Social development Flashcards
Erikson's theory
What is social development?
Involves changes in individuals ability to interact with others and function as a member of society.
What is Erikson’s theory of personality development?
3 Points
Eight stages over the lifespan
Individuals deals with a psychosocial crisis, which is considered normal each stage
Person’s personality is shaped by how they deal with these crisis (if crisis is solved, person has healthy and productive personality)
What is the 1ST stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Birth-18 months (infant)
infants develop trust in their caregiver with care and affection, OR develop mistrust and view the world as unpredictable.
What is the 2ND stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
18 months-3 years (Toddler)
Child learns to be independent and make their own decisions in life, OR they doubt their abilities.
What is the 3RD stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Initiative vs. Guilt
3-5 years (Pre-schooler)
Learn to initiate tasks and carry our plans, OR they feel guilty about efforts to be independent.
What is the 4TH stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Industry vs. Inferiority
5-12 years (Primary schooler)
Children develop cognitive abilities which allows them to do tasks, OR they feel inferior toward peers.
What is the 5TH stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
12-18 years (Adolescent)
Teenagers begin refining sense of self and identity through testing roles, OR become confused about who they are.
What is the 6TH stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
18-25 years (Young adult)
Young adults form close relationships, OR they feel socially isolated.
What is the 7TH stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Generativity vs. Stagnation
25-65 years (Middle age)
Discover sense of contributing to the world (through family/work), OR they may feel a lack of purpose.
What is the 8TH stage of Erikson’s theory?
Age?
What is it?
Integrity vs. Despair
65+ years (Older adult)
When reflecting on their life, older adult may feel sense of satisfaction OR failure.
What does each crisis involve?
Two opposing characteristics:
one positive and one negative
What does crisis need to be successfully resolved?
Should be in favour of the positive characteristic, although the negative characteristic may still exist to some degree
