Erikson's Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Trust vs mistrust
A
Hope
Provide consistent quality care to develop trust
2
Q
Autonomy vs shame & doubt
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Will
Give child limited choices to develop independence
3
Q
Industry vs inferiority
A
Skill
Help child see what they’re good at and except they can’t be good at everything
4
Q
Initiative vs guilt
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Purpose
Provide structure, expectations and guidance
5
Q
Identity vs roll confusion
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Fidelity
Ask questions, explore, decisions, make mistakes
6
Q
Intimacy vs isolation
A
Love
Learning how to give up oneself while maintaining oneself
7
Q
Generativity vs stagnation
A
Caring
Giving back to younger generation
8
Q
Integrity vs despair
A
Wisdom
Reflect on life
9
Q
Erickson’s theory
A
- Believed Freud placed too much emphases on sexual basis of behavior and not enough on the social motivators
- importance of early childhood experiences & unconscious motivation
