Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Question 1

His theory

Answer 1

• Adopted belief from Sigmeund Freud.
• Development is characterized by a series of stage related conflicts between two perspectives.
• he said you have to have both perspectives to achieve identity strengths (virtues)

Question 2

Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 2

Virtue: Hope
Age: 0-18 months

Infant relies on mothers care and trusts the mother if consistent.

Question 3

Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame Doubt

Answer 3

Virtue: Will
Age: 2-4 years

Being able to do things on your own will be beneficial for development. Inversely, not being able to do things on your own will affect development.

Question 4

Stage 3: Initiative vs guilt

Answer 4

Virtue: Purpose
Age: 5-8

Setting goals and reaching them. If not able to reach goals can feel guilty and potentially lash out at parents.

Question 5

State 4: Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 5

Virtue: Competence
Age: 9-12

Children more receptive to feedback from teachers about their competence. If positive, they feel more confident. If negative, feel less competent and confident about abilities.

Question 6

Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 6

Virtue: Fidelity
Age: 13-19

Prolonged. Adolescents setting boundaries with parents. Searching for a place within society

Question 7

Stage 6: intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 7

Virtue: Love
Age: 20-39

Finding a true intimate and romantic partner in contrast to living alone.

Question 8

Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer 8

Virtue: Care
Age: 40-59

Giving back to future generations.

Question 9

Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs Despair

Answer 9

Virtue: Wisdom
Age: After 60

Reflect on whether they lived a good life