Lesson 3

Question 1

Erik H. Erikson approach

Answer 1

The life-span approach

Question 2

Erik Erikson’s quote

Answer 2

“A man’s conflicts represent what he ‘really’ is.”

Question 3

We develop according to a predetermined genetic blueprint and unfolding of our personalities in 8 stages; progress is determined by our success, or lack of success, in the previous stage

Answer 3

Epigenetic principles

Question 4

Conflict between a ____ (_____) element and _____ (dystonic (____) element – people must have both ____ experiences

Answer 4

Harmonious
Disruptive

Interactions of opposites

Question 5

Conflict between syntonic and dystonic produces ____

Answer 5

Basic strength
Ego strength

Question 6

Erikson’s psychosocial stages

Answer 6

1 : trust vs mistrust
2 : autonomy vs shame and doubt
3 : initiative vs guilt
4 : industry vs inferiority
5 : identity vs confusion
6 : intimacy vs isolation
7 : generativity vs stagnation
8 : integrity vs despair

Question 7

Stage 1
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 7

Trust vs mistrust
0-1/2 infancy
Hope
Sensory distortion
Withdrawal

Question 8

Stage 2
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 8

Autonomy
1/2 - 3 early childhood
Will
Impulsivity
Compulsive

Question 9

Stage 3
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 9

Initiative vs guilt
3-5 play age
Purpose
Ruthlessness
Inhibition

Question 10

Stage 4
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 10

Industry vs inferiority
5-12 school age
Competence
Narrow virtuosity
Inertia

Question 11

Stage 5
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 11

Identity vs role confusion
12-18 adolescent
Fidelity
Fanaticism
Repudiation

Question 12

Stage 6
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 12

Intimacy vs isolation
18-40 young adulthood
Love
Promiscuity
Exclusivity

Question 13

Stage 7
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 13

Generativity vs stagnation
40-65 adulthood
Care
Overextension
Rejectivity

Question 14

Stage 8
Age
Basic skills
Too much

Answer 14

Ego integrity vs despair
65+ old age
Wisdom
Presumption
Disdain