Erickson: Psychosocial Theory

Question 1

Infancy is what age?

Answer 1

Birth-12/15 Months

Question 2

Toddlerhood is what ages?

Answer 2

1-3 years

Question 3

Early Childhood is what ages?

Answer 3

3-6 years

Question 4

Middle Childhood is what ages?

Answer 4

6-12 years

Question 5

Adolescent is what ages?

Answer 5

12-19 years

Question 6

What occurs in infancy (Birth-12/15m) according to Erickson?

Answer 6

Trust vs Mistrust

Question 7

What is Trust vs Mistrust?

Answer 7

Allows infant to predict responses. Trust=consistent love Mistrust= inconsistent or inadequate needs met

Question 8

What occurs in toddlerhood (1-3y) according to Erickson?

Answer 8

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Question 9

What is Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt?

Answer 9

Child becomes increasingly independent, preferring to do things on their own. Autonomy is picking a book, Shame and Doubt is like mastering potty training.

Question 10

What occurs in Early Childhood (3-6y) according to Erickson?

Answer 10

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 11

What is Initiative vs Guilt?

Answer 11

Development of conscience. Exploring through play, making the right decisions.

Question 12

What occurs in Middle Childhood (6-12y) according to Erickson?

Answer 12

Industry vs Inferiority

Question 13

What is Industry vs Interiority?

Answer 13

Focus is on achievement, competition and cooperation. Learns “rules”. Social relationships are important.

Question 14

What occur in Adolescents (12-19y) according to Erickson?

Answer 14

Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 15

What is Identity vs Role Confusion?

Answer 15

Development of concern for others’ opinions as opposed to his/her selfs opinion. Peer acceptance.