Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychological Developmenh Flashcards
What does Erik Erickson suggest as the first stage of psychological development?
The trust vs. mistrust stage or crisis.
The basic virtue in this stage is hope, and this stage usually occurs between ages 0-1.5
How the child is nurtured is vital to this stage.
What does Erik Erikson suggest as the second stage of psychological development?
The second stage of psychological development is the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage.
The basic virtue of this stage is will and it usually occurs between the ages of 1.5-3 years old.
Children learn to do things on their own. If they are allowed and learn they gain independence, but if the reverse happens they develop shame and independence.
What does Erik Erikson suggest as the third stage of psychological development?
Erik Erikson suggest initiative vs. guilt is the third stage of psychological development.
This stage usually occurs between the ages of 3-5 years old. It’s basic virtue is purpose.
Children being to play games and develop a sense of initiative and leaderships. Conversely if they are not given this opportunity or overly criticised they develop a sense of guilt.
What does Erik Erickson suggest as the fourth stage of psychological development?
Industry vs. inferiority is the fourth stage of psychological development.
Competency is the basic virtue of this stage. This stage occurs at 5-12 years old.
Teachers and peers at school are very important at this stage. Children start to learn values that are highly valued by society and begin to develop them themselves. When they are successful at a certain value they feel good about themselves and gain confidence (at that skill). They gain confidence in their ability to achieve goals. If the reverse happens they feel inferior to others.
What does Erik Erikson suggest as the fifth stage of psychological development?
Erik suggests identify vs role confusion is the fifth stage of moral development.
The basic virtue of this age is fidelity and occurs between 12-18 years old.
In this stage adolescents begin to think about who they are and what they can be. Role confusion can occur when individuals fail to establish a sense of identity in society. In response they may explore different lifestyles (work, education and politics for example). Pressuring someone into an identity can lead to the rebellion of a negative identity and unhappiness.
What does Erik Erikson suggest as the sixth stage of psychological development?
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