Erik Erikson Flashcards

1
Q

as a relatively powerful, independent part of personality that works toward such goals as establishing one’s identity and satisfying a
need for mastery over the environment.

A

Ego

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2
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e principal function of the ego

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establish and maintain the sense of identity

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3
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s a complex inner state that includes a sense of
oneself as unique, yet also as a whole within oneself and having continuity with the past and the future.

A

sense of identity

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4
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refers to experiences with our body; a way of seeing our physical self a

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Body ego-

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5
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represents the image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established idea

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Ego ideal

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6
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image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play

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Ego identity

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7
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Too little basic strength at any one stage results in a

A

core pathology

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8
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produces a basic strength or ego quality.

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which syntonic (harmonious) element and a dystonic (disruptive)

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9
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8 stages of development

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  1. Trust vs. Mistrust (0-1)
  2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3)
  3. Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5)
  4. Industry vs. Inferiority(6-12)
    5.Identity vs. Identity Confusion(12-18)
  5. Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-30 years)
  6. Generativity vs. Stagnation (31-60 years)
  7. Integrity vs. Despair (60- death)
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10
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Both studies demonstrated
his notion that culture and history help shape personality.

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Anthropological Studies

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11
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combined the methods of psychoanalysis and historical research to study several personalities, most notably

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Psychohistory

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