Erik Erikson Flashcards
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.
Ego
e principal function of the ego
establish and maintain the sense of identity
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.
sense of identity
refers to experiences with our body; a way of seeing our physical self a
Body ego-
represents the image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established idea
Ego ideal
image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play
Ego identity
Too little basic strength at any one stage results in a
core pathology
produces a basic strength or ego quality.
which syntonic (harmonious) element and a dystonic (disruptive)
8 stages of development
- Trust vs. Mistrust (0-1)
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3)
- Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5)
- Industry vs. Inferiority(6-12)
5.Identity vs. Identity Confusion(12-18) - Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-30 years)
- Generativity vs. Stagnation (31-60 years)
- Integrity vs. Despair (60- death)
Both studies demonstrated
his notion that culture and history help shape personality.
Anthropological Studies
combined the methods of psychoanalysis and historical research to study several personalities, most notably
Psychohistory