Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory

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True or False
The main elements behind his theory is the identity of one’s ego

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True

Question 2

True or False

According to his theory when conflicts arise people have the opportunity to grow or fail equally

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True

Question 3

Erikson’s basic philosophy rests on two themes

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The world gets bigger as we go along
And failure is cummulative

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First stage

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Trust vs. Mistrust

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Trust vs. Mistrust occurs in

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Infancy (birth-18months)

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Babies must learn to trust their parent’s care and affection. If not done the babies could develop a distrust and view the world as ________ and _________.

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Inconsistent and unpredictable

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During Trust vs. Mistrust, one questions one’s

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Hope

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Second stage

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt occurs in

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Toddler age (18 months - 3 years)

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Child learns to feed themselves and do things on their own or they could start feeling _______ and ________ their abilities

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ashamed and doubt

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In the second stage, the child questions his/her

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willpower

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Third stage

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Initiative vs. Guilt

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Initiative vs. Guilt occurs in

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Preschool age(3-5 years old)

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Initiative vs. Guilt questions one’s ______ and _____ in life.

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purpose and role

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In this stage, the child uses initiative in planning or carrying out plans or could develop a sense of guilt over misbehavior regarding the parent’s limits.

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Initiative vs. Guilt

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4th stage

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Industry vs. Inferiority

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Industry vs. Inferiority occurs in

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School age (5-11 years old)

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In this stage the child learns to follow the rule imposed by schools or home or the child can start believing they are inferior to others

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Industry vs. Inferiority

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In Industry vs. Inferiority the child questions his/her _______

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competency

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5th stage

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Identity vs. Role Confusion occurs in

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Adolescence (11-18 years of age)

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In this stage, one acquire a sense of identity or can become confused about one’s role in life.

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Identity vs. Role Confusion questions _____ _____ ____ and ___ ____ _______

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who you are and if your happy

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6th stage

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Intimacy vs. Isolation occurs in

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Young adulthood (18-40 years of age)

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In this stage, one could develop a relationship and joint identity with a partner or can become isolated and stay away from meaningful relationships.

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Intimacy vs. Isolation question if th person is

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ready for new relationships, or if there is a fear of rejection

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7th stage

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Generativity vs. Stagnation

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Generativity vs. Stagnation occurs in

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Middle adulthood (40-65 years old)

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In this stage, one could make use of time and have a concern with helping others and guiding the next generation. Or can become self-centered and stagnant.

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Generativity vs. Stagnation

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In Generativity vs Stagnation, one questions

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what the person will do with their extra time