Erik Erikson Flashcards
Erik erikson
Said that kids need to develop a sense of “basic trust”
Understanding that “my needs will be met”
Emotions will develop in stages
Interest in identity
Identity
The way in which you are able to define yourself as unique
Settle this though trial and error
Peer groups
Similar age and similar status
Help separate teenagers from adults and impact temporary or social decisions
8th and 9th graders heavily influenced
Adulthood
90% get married
Men with good social support systems outlive those that don’t
Dads spend more time with kids but moms still do most
Divorce rates remain about 50%
Late adult good
3 stages of social change
Shrinking of life space - contributes to depression in elderly
Increased individuality
Acceptance of developmental changes
Cognitive changes
Brain shrinks 10% Between 20-70 y/o
Cognitive functioning does not substantially decline as long as the person remains mentally active
crystallized intelligence
Ones accumulated knowledge and verbal skills tend to increase with age
Fluid intelligence
Speed in which you learn something
