Chapter 3: Day 3: Erikson's Theory Flashcards
Importance’s of Erikson’s Theories
It shows how children develop he foundation for emotional and social development and mental health.
Erikson’s Theory of Psychological Development
It covers the entire life span of a human being. There is a task that must be accomplished at each stage affects the next stage.
Effects of Erikson’s Theory of Psychological Development
As people pass through each stage, they form a personality strengths or weakness based on their development during stage.
Age for Trust Vs. Mistrust
Birth to 12 Months Old or Babies/Infants
Strength Developed in Trust Vs. Mistrust
Hope
Question in Trust Vs. Mistrust
Is my world predicable or supportive?
Trust Vs. Mistrust
People develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection.
Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt
People need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and sense of independence.
Age for Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt
1 to 3 Years Old or Toddlers
Strength Developed in Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt
Willpower
Question in Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt
Can I do things myself or must I always rely on others?
Initiative Vs. Guilt
People need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success leads to sense of purpose.
Age for Initiative Vs. Guilt
4 to 6 Years Old or Preschoolers
Strength Developed in Initiative Vs. Guilt
Purpose
Question in Initiative Vs. Guilt
Am I good or bad?
Industry Vs. Inferiority
People need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence.
Age for Industry Vs. Inferiority
6 to 11 Years Old or School Age Children
Strength Developed in Industry Vs. Inferiority
Competence
Question in Industry Vs. Inferiority
How can I be good?
Identity Vs. Role Confusion
People need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself.
Age for Identity Vs. Role Confusion
12 to 18 Years Old or Adolescence/Teenager
Strength Developed in Identity Vs. Role Confusion
Fidelity
Question in Identity Vs. Role Confusion
Who am I or where am I going?
Intimacy Vs. Isolation
People need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships.
Age for Intimacy Vs. Isolation
18 to 40 Years Old or Young Adulthood
Strength Developed in Intimacy Vs. Isolation
Love
Question in Intimacy Vs. Isolation
Shall I share my life with another or live alone?
Generactivity Vs. Self-Absorption
People need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating positive change that benefits other people. Success leads to feelings of accomplishment.
Age for Generactivity Vs. Self-Absorption
40 to 65 Years Old or Middle Age Adulthood
Strength Developed in Generactivity Vs. Self-Absorption
Care
Question in Generactivity Vs. Self-Absorption
Will I produce something of real value?
Integrity Vs. Despair
People need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success leads to a feeling of wisdom.
Age of Integrity Vs. Despair
65 to Death or Elderly Adulthood
Strength Developed in Integrity Vs. Despair
Wisdom
Question in Integrity Vs. Despair
Have I lived a full life?
