Development - Erikson Flashcards
how many stages did Erikson develop?
8 stages
what occurs during each stage?
two conflicting ideas that must be resolved in order to be a more confident, contributing member of society
what occurs when failing to master these tasks?
feeling of inadequacy
what were the three components of Erikson’s theory?
- ego identity
- ego strength
- conflict
define ego identity in terms of Erikson
our continually changing sense of self that emerges due to our social interactions and experiences
define ego strength in terms of Erikson
this develops when people successfully master each stage of development
define conflict in terms of Erikson
at each stage of development, people face some type of conflict that serves as a turning point in the developmental processes
define ‘sense of identity’
describes the enduring personality characteristics of each and every one of us - spanning from infancy to adulthood - across the entire lifespan
define ‘identity formation’
the continuous challenge with dominant crisis characterizing various phases of life, starting from infancy through to old age
what may identity formation and sense of identity both lead to?
identity crisis
what is Erikson’s first stage and what age does it occur at?
Stage = Infancy Age = Birth - 1 year
what is the basic conflict and important events of Erikson’s first stage?
Basic Conflict = trust vs. mistrust Important Events = - feeding - attachment - learning functioning motor skills
summarise infancy
to develop a sense of trust and mistrust through being fed and cared for but not over-indulged
to receive and give in return - trust is not reciprocal
what is Erikson’s second stage and what age does it occur at?
Stage = Early Childhood Age = 1 year - 3 years
what is the basic conflict and important events of Erikson’s second stage?
Conflict = autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Important Event = toilet training
