Psychosocial Development

Question 0

Psychosocial development

Answer 0

A progression through eight sequential stages with corresponding differences in the lifespan.

Question 1

Erik Erikson (1902-1994)

Answer 1

Believed that social development occurs through a combination of the effects of psychological processes which takes place within individuals and experiences of individuals in their lifetime with other people.

Question 2

Psychosocial crisis

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A social dilemma an individual faces in adjusting to society.

Question 3

Stage 1: trust vs mistrust (0-12/18 months) -early infancy

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Trust: their views and expectations that infants develop about their world.
Mistrust: when care is inadequate, irregular or even rejecting.

Question 4

Stage 2: autonomy vs shame or doubt (12/18 months - 3 years) -late infancy

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Autonomy: the ability to do things independently.

Shame/doubt: a sense of being too independent on others which leads to a lack of self-confidence.

Question 5

Stage 3: initiative vs guilt (3-5 years) - early childhood

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Initiative: being able to plan and think for oneself and carry out various activities with purpose.
Guilt: going to far and becoming the wrong kind of person.

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Stage 4: industry vs inferiority (5-12 years) -middle and late childhood

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Industry: when children are encouraged with their efforts to get the most out of things that they already have.
Inferiority: when children feel less adequate than their peers in achievement, skills and abilities.

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Stage 5: identity vs identity confusion (12-18 years) - adolescence

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Identity: the overall image image individuals have of themselves.
Identity confusion: a sense of not knowing who they are and where they are heading in life.

Question 8

Stage 6: intimacy vs isolation (18-25 years) -young adulthood

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Intimacy: the ability to share with and care about another person without fear of losing oneself.
Isolation: the sense of being alone without anyone to share ones life with.

Question 9

Stage 7: generatively vs stagnation (25-65 years) -adulthood

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Generatively: a persons concern with other beyond their immediate family and future generations to come.
Stagnation: refers to boredom, inactivity and too much concern with personal needs.

Question 10

Stage 8: integrity vs despair (65+ years) -late adulthood

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Integrity: a sense of satisfaction with ones Achievements in life and believing it was useful.
Despair: bitter feelings of hopelessness, lost opportunities and believing their life was senseless and un meaningful.