Erikson's and Gustav's Stages of Development Flashcards
Full of potentia, lacking in brilliance
Early Morning Sun
Chaotic and sporadic consciousness
Anarchic
Development of the ego; beginning of logical and verbal thinking
Monarchic
Ego is divided into subjective and objective
Dualistic
Climbing toward the zenith; period of increase activity maturing sexually, growing consciousness, and recognition that the problem free era of childhood is hone forever
Morning Sun
Brilliant yet headed for sunset; Begins approximately age 35 to 40
Early Afternoon Sun
markedly Dimmed; death is the goal of life
Evening sun
True or false Death is goal in the evening sun stage
True
true or false in early morning sun this stage is lacking in potential and full of brilliance
False
Step by step growth but any step doesn’t replace the accomplished of the previous step; children crawl before they can walk etc…
Epigenetic Principle
Conflict between syntonic ( Harmonious ) element and dystonic ( Disruptive) element
Interactions of Opposites
Too little basic Strength
Core Pathology
biological and psychological aspects have been focused
Nature + Nurture
Ego identity is shaped by past present and future
Multiplicity of conflicts and events
From adolescence onward, major modifications in identity at every stage
Identity Crisis