Ego Psychology - Erickson

Question 1

According to Ego Psychology how does personality develop?

Answer 1

as a result of interaction with and mastery of the social environment with a progressive development throughout the life cycle

Question 2

The ability to differentiate between accurate perception of the self and the environment is known as _____

Answer 2

reality testing

Question 3

The capacity to weigh consequences of actions before acting is the ego function ______

Answer 3

judgement

Question 4

This ego function is the capacity to relate to others

Answer 4

Object relations

Question 5

The ego function of _______ is the capacity to relax hold on reality, to experience aspects of the self not always accessible

Answer 5

Adaptive regression

Question 6

The ability to successfully interact with environment is the Ego Function

Answer 6

Mastery Competence

Question 7

Fitting parts of personality to respond to conflict is the ego Function

Answer 7

Synthetic Functioning

Question 8

In the psychosexual stage of ________ that occurs at (age) the child develops sense of trust in others by being nurtured and loved

Answer 8

Trust vs mistrust 0-1 year

Question 9

In the psychosexual stage of ________ that occurs at (age) the child develops skills that allow him to be autonomous (motor and verbal); child becomes more confident and in control

Answer 9

Autonomy v. Shame and doubt- 1-3 yrs

Question 10

In the psychosexual stage of ________ that occurs at (age) a child is more assertive, engages in exploration, and plays with peers

Answer 10

initiation vs guilt - 3-6yrs

Question 11

In the psychosexual stage of ________ that occurs at (age) a child starts to feel pride in their accomplishments and takes on more projects

Answer 11

Industry v. inferiority - 6-puberty

Question 12

In the psychosexual stage of ________ an adolescent begins to create own identity and look to the future in terms of career and relationships

Answer 12

Identity v. role confusion

11-18yrs

Question 13

In the psychosexual stage of ________ young adults leave home, develop a career and explore intimate relationship

Answer 13

Intimacy v. Isolation

19-30yrs

Question 14

In the psychosexual stage of ________ that occurs during middle adulthood, individuals establish careers,, begin families, and give back to society

Answer 14

Generativity v. stagnation

Question 15

In the psychosexual stage of ________ people tend to slow down, contemplate their accomplishments, and accept their morality

Answer 15

Ego Integrity v. despair 65+

Question 16

What is alloplastic behavior

Answer 16

changing the environment in order to adapt

Question 17

What is auto plastic behavior?

Answer 17

changing one’s actions to adapt

Question 18

T or F all human behavior is a result of individuals adapting to their environments?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Name the 8 stages in the life cycle

Answer 19

1. Trust v. Mistrust
2. Autonomy v. Shame
3. Initiative v. Guilt
4. Industry v. Inferiority
5. Identity v. Diffusion
6. Intimacy v. Isolation
7. Generativity v. Self absorption
8. Integrity v. Disgust

Question 20

Ego psychology focuses on the _______

Answer 20

rational, conscious processes of the egp

Question 21

Treatment plans are made based on assessments of a client at what time?

Answer 21

the present (here and now)

Question 22

T or F healthy behavior is under the control of the id?

Answer 22

False, ego

Question 23

What is another name for coping abilities?

Answer 23

ego strengths

Question 24

What is the goal of ego psychology?

Answer 24

To maintain and enhance the ego’s control and management of stress and its effects

Question 25

Anxiety, heightened insecurities, and feelings of mistrust of the world and symptoms of unsuccessful completion of which stage?

Answer 25

trust vs mistrust 0-1 year

Question 26

Children who are overly controlled and not given the opportunity to assert themselves during ______ stage are more likely to lack self esteem, feel inadequate, and be dependent on others

Answer 26

autonomy vs shame 1-3 yrs

Question 27

Children who do not complete the ______ stage are more likely to develop a sense of guilt and lack initiative

Answer 27

initiative vs guilt 3-6 years

Question 28

Children who do not complete the ______ stage feel inferior , doubt their ability, and don’t reach their potential

Answer 28

industry vs. inferiority 6-puberty

Question 29

Avoiding intimacy and fearing commitment to relationships during the _____ stage can lead to isolation, loneliness, and depression

Answer 29

intimacy vs isolation

Question 30

A person who does not successfully complete ______ stage can be left confused about their place in the world

Answer 30

identity vs isolation