Harry Stack Sullivan’s Flashcards
This theory explained the role of interpersonal relationships and social experiences in regards to the shaping of personalities.
Interpersonal Theory
(birth to 18 months) needs gratification
Infancy
(18 months to 6 years) delayed gratification
Childhood
(6 to 9 years) formation of peer group
Juvenile Era
(9 to 12 years) dev ’t of relationships within same gender
Pre adolescence
(12 to 14 years) develops identity
(14 to 21 years) formation of lasting, intimate relationships
Late adolescence
(Post-Adolescence) establishes stable relationship with signiicant other person and has consistent pattern of viewing the world
Adult
6 Developmental Stages “Epochs”
Infancy
Childhood
Juvenile Era
Pre adolescence
Early adolescence
Late adolescence
Adult
— part of the self that aligns with behaviors and feelings considered acceptable and rewarded by others
The “good me
— the aspects of the self associated with behaviors and feelings that are criticized or punished by others.
The “bad me”
— part of the self that are so anxiety-provoking or unacceptable that they are dissociated or denied
The “not me”
3 TYPES OF SELF
“good me”
“bad me”
“not me”