Psychosocial Development Flashcards
Erik Erikson’s (years) theory of development
presents the eight developmental stages that encompass the entire life span
describe how Erikson “broke” Freud’s theory
Freud placed an emphasis on sexuality while Erikson believed that social relationships fostered development instead
what did Erikson propose (periods of life) (what was it called)
each period of life has a unique challenge or crisis that the person who reaches it must face, referred to as “psychosocial crises”
Trust vs. Mistrust (ages, description, major players)
infant, if we can trust someone now we can trust them in the future (vice versa), mother plays a major roles
Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt (ages, description, major players)
2-4 years, if we are allowed to discover ourselves we develop self confidence (vice versa), both parents play a major role
Initiative vs. Guilt (ages, description, major players)
4-5 years, if we are encouraged to try new things we can follow our interests (vice versa), learn from whole family
industry vs. Inferiority (ages, description, major player)
5-12 years, (discover individual interests and that we are different from others and want to show we can do right) if we get recognition, we become industrious (vice versa), neighbours and schools
Identity vs. Role Confusion (ages, description and major players)
13-19, if we are allowed to explore we can find our identity (vice versa), peers and role models are important
intimacy vs. isolation (ages, description and major players)
20-40 if we can love we can make long term commitments (vice versa) friends and intimate partners play a role
generativity vs. stagnation (ages, description, major players)
40-65 years, if we fell we lead the next generation we are happy (vice versa) people at home and work play a role
ego integrity vs. despair (ages, description and major players)
65+ years, if we think we did well we feel confident (vice versa)
