Eriksons psychosocial theory

Question 1

How did Eriksons theory of development extend Freuds in two important ways?

Answer 1

It viewed development as continuing right across the lifespan

He believed the primary force driving human development was not sexuality, but rather a need to become successfully intergrated into society

Question 2

What is a successful resolution?

Answer 2

Provides solid foundation for the subsequent stage, while a maladaptive outcome increases the risk of being unsuccessful in navigating the following stage as well

Question 3

What are Eriksons 8 stages of psychosocial development?

Answer 3

Infancy: trust vs mistrust

Early childhood: initiative vs guilt

Adolescence: identity vs role confusion

Middle adulthood: generitivity vs stagnation

Toodlerhood: Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Middle childhood: Industry vs inferiority

Early childhood: Intimacy vs isolation

Late adulthood: ego integrity vs despair

Question 4

What are some examples of developmental stages that are undergoing reasearch focus due to differing levels of support?

Answer 4

Identity as precursor to intimacy

Role of generativity in ageing well

Question 7

Explain infancy: trust vs mitrust

Answer 7

Main developmental challenge is to establish a bond with a trusted caregiver

Question 8

Explain early childhood: initiative vs guilt

Answer 8

Main developmental challenge is to initiate activities in a purposeful way

Question 9

Explain adolescence: identity vs role confusion

Answer 9

Main developmental challenge is to develop a secure and coherent identity

Question 10

Explain middle adulthood: generativity vs stagnation

Answer 10

Main developmental challenge is to care for others and contribute to the wellbeing of the young

Question 11

Explain toddlerhood: autonomy vs shame and doubt

Answer 11

Main developmental challenge is to develop a healthy sense of self as distinct from others

Question 12

Explain middle childhood: industry vs inferiority

Answer 12

Main developmental challenge is to begin to learn knowledge and skills of one’s culture

Question 13

Explain early adulthood: intimacy vs isolation

Answer 13

Main developmental challenge is to establish a committed, long-term love relationship

Question 14

Explain late adulthood: ego integrity vs despair

Answer 14

Main developmental challenge is to evaluate one’s lifetime and accept it as it is