Erik Erikson Flashcards
Real last name was
Homberger. He was tall blonde blue eyes, but mother was Jewish, and he had a lot of identity crisis issues because his father leaving and he was never really informed of the exact situation
Was psychoanalyzed by
Anna Freud.
Married to Joan serson
Had a child who was a sociologist
When did he write childhood and society? The book that basically outlined his theory
1950
Died in…
1994
Psychoanalysis
His main theory
Erikson was a Freudian..
Ego psychologist
Development throughout lifespan
Ericsson viewed adult development as important…possibly from his own experiences. It affects the development of children.
Viewed friends latency period
As a period of growth not stagnation.
Ericsson entails 8 stages of development.
In order to move onto to the next stage we must pass a crisis at each stage
Epigenesis
Ericksion used this theory. Growth in the stage is predicated on the previous stage. Like organs during fetal growth.
Epigenesis assumption 1
That the human personality in principle develops according to steps pdetermined in. The growing persons readiness to be driven forward to be aware of…
Epigenesis assumption 2
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Stage 1
Basic trust or mistrust.
Initially, the infant must develop trust to leave his or her mother, a provider of food and comfort, out of sight without experiencing anxiety or rage.
Such trust involves not only confidence in the predictability of the mothers behaviour but also trust in oneself.
Stage 2
Autonomy vs shame and doubt
Around 2
ItThe child must develop a sense of autonomy, which is originally accomplished With respect to bladder and bowel control, parallels frauds anal stage.
If child fails to meet expectations, shame and doubt may result
The experience of obtaining adequate self control with respect to toilet training results in feeling of economy later in life.
Stage 3
Locomotor.
Initiative vs guilt
2-6 years.
Independence. Child continues to be assertive and to take the initiative. Playing and hero worshipping important. Giving children the opportunity to be successful will be important at this stage. Must be able to be guilt free when something is not allowed. Must be guilt free when using their imaginations.
Stage 4 - latency
Industry vs inferiority
6-12 years
Important in this stage is attendance at school, learn to be productive and work on their own. Need to discover pleasure in being productive and the need to succeed. Difficulty with the child’s ability to move between world at home and of peers an lead to feelings of inferiority.
Stage 5 - adolescence
Identity vs role confusion
12-18 years
Search of identity that will lead them into adulthood. Must make a conscious search for identity. Built on outcomes and resolutions of earlier stages. If not, if the adolescent can not make deliberate decisions and choices, especially about vocation, sexual orientation, and life in general, confusion becomes a threat.
Stage 6- young adulthood
Intimacy vs isolation
19-40 years
Connecting with someone on a mature and romantic level. Must be willing to be open and committed to another individual. If not, they may retreat into isolation if a sense of identity is not developed and will fear a committed relationship.
Stage 7- middle adulthood
Generativity vs stagnation
40-65 years
To have and nurture children and or becoming involved with future generations. If not, must deal with issues they are concerned with or else they face stagnation later in life.
Stage 8- maturity
Integrity vs despair
Late adulthood(65) to death. Feels a sense of fulfillment about life and acceptance of death as an unavoidable reality. If unfullfilled will fear death and feel despaired
Assesment
1) trust
I can depend on others
Most conflicts between people can be resolved by discussion
Assessment
2) autonomy
I am a ver organized person
I am quite self sufficient
Assessment
3) initiative
Wen faced with a problem I am very good at developing various solutions
Prefer a job that requires little initiative
