Erik Erikson Flashcards
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Who is Erik Erikson?
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- developed ego psychology
2
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What is the ego?
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- performed many constructive functions
- relatively powerful, independent part of personality
- principle function to establish and maintain a sense of identity
3
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What is an identity crisis?
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- confusion and despair we feel when we lack a strong sense of who we are
4
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What are the 8 stages of personality development throughout the lifecycle?
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- trust vs. mistrust
- autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- initiative vs. guilt
- industry vs. inferiority
- identity vs. role confusion
- intimacy vs. isolation
- generativity vs. stagnation
- ego integrity vs. despair
5
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What are crises?
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- turning points in personality development
- two directions in which to proceed
- how we resolve each crisis determines the direction our personality development takes and influences how we solve later crises
- one is adaptive
- when take wrong turn, need to return later to set things right
6
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What is basic trust?
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- Child whose needs are met develops a sense of basic trust
- the world is a good place and people are loving and approachable
7
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What is basic mistrust?
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- Infants who never receive the loving care they need develops a sense of basic mistrust
- suspicion about and withdrawal from other people
8
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When does the trust vs. mistrust stage take place?
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- infancy
- first year
- at mercy of others
9
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What is autonomy?
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- allowed to manipulate and control/influence much of what they encounter
- develop sense of autonomy
- powerful and independent
- strong sense of personal mastery
10
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What is shame and doubt?
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- over protection of children
- hinders development
- develop feelings of shame and doubt
- unsure of themselves
- dependent on others
11
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When does the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage take place?
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- toddler
- second year
- want to know who they are relative to the rest of the world
12
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What is initiative?
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- learn how to play and work with others and resolve conflicts
- seek out playmates
- organize games and participate in social activities
- develop sense of initiative
- how to set goals and tackle challenges with conviction
- sense of ambition and purpose
13
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What is guilt?
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- fail to develop sense of initiative
- feelings of guilt and resignation
- lack of sense of purpose
14
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When does the initiative vs. guilt stage take place?
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- early childhood
- begin to interact with other children
15
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What is industry?
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- experience success
- feelings of competence
- active and achieving members of society
- sense of industry
- belief in one’s strengths and abilities
