Erikson

Question 1

differences with Freud

Answer 1

adopted many of Freud’s ideas, but 1) changed the focus from sexual to social motives of behavior (more interested in how we relate to others, and how this ability to relate to others changes over time as we develop), 2) dropped libido, and 3) put a more practical face to Freud’s ideas

Question 2

epigenetic model

Answer 2

-physical maturation of the body leads to psychosocial development
-aging: capacity for relating to the world in new ways
-each stage = challenge to child – crisis –> new attitude (either child moves on healthily or progress is stunted)
-interpersonal relations determine the outcome – acceptance
-development is continuous – not either/or –> in turn, the child is more or less adjusted at each new stage
-each stage – main goal is so child can grow in self-acceptance and acceptance of others

Question 3

psychosocial development

Answer 3

describes how social skills are learned from infancy through adulthood

Question 4

generativity

Answer 4

-the concern for producing and guiding the next generation that occurs later on in life
-individuals expand their ego to include taking care of others, not just loved ones/people you care about
-similarities to Sullivan’s disinterested interest and Adler’s social interest

Question 5

Basic Trust vs. Mistrust (Psychosocial Stage of Development)

Answer 5

-related to Freud’s oral stage of development
-basic attitude that lasts throughout life – 1) is the world safe? 2) Can other ppl be relied on?
-Does mother meet child’s needs and love child? (it is not just oral pleasure – it is the quality of love and nurturance)
-this stage is the foundation of developing a healthy personality
-similar to Adler’s healthy style of life
-stage supported by infant attachment research
-MISTRUST–> Causes impediments in all later developmental stages –> child feels anxious and like they don’t belong

Question 6

Industry vs. Inferiority (Psychosocial Stage of Development)

Answer 6

-related to Freud’s latency stage (but nothing really happens for Freud in his latency stage, just waiting for puberty, which cannot be said for Erikson’s stage - it is really important)
-the child learns cultural values and strays away from seeing primarily family as important figures –> peers and others are recognized as valued members of society (role models)
-child works with others and gets praise for producing
-child gains sense of mastery and competency

Question 7

view of health (Erikson)

Answer 7

self-confidence and sense of CONTRIBUTION i.e., being a productive member of society and having something to offer for other individuals