Psychosocial Development (Erik Erikson) Flashcards
True or False: This theory believes in STAGES and in qualitative change
TRUE
True or False: theory is extended from Freudian theory
TRUE
-but Erik emphasizes the influence of society on developing personality
How many stages are in the psychosocial development theory?
8 Stages
- each stage describes a MAJOR psychosocial challenge that is important at that time in their life
- issues must be resolved for healthy ego development
STAGE 1: Trust Vs. Mistrust (birth to 1 year)
- baby develops a sense of whether world is a good and safe place
- Virtue developed: HOPE
STAGE 2: Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt (1-3yrs)
Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt
-Virtue developed: WILL
STAGE 3: Initiative Vs. Guilt (3-6 yrs)
Child develops initiative when trying new activities and is not over-whelmed by guilt
-Virtue developed: PURPOSE
STAGE 4: Industry Vs. Inferiority (6 - puberty)
Child must learn skills of the culture of face feelings of incompetency
-Virtue developed: SKILL
STAGE 5: Identity Vs. Identity Confusion
puberty to adulthood
- Adolescent must determine own sense of self
- Who am I?
- Virtue developed: FIDELITY
STAGE 6: Intimacy Vs. Isolation
young adulthood
Person seeks to make commitments to others
- if unsuccessful, suffers from isolation and self-absorption
- Virtue developed: LOVE
STAGE 7: Generativity Vs. Stagnation
middle adulthood
Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation
- If not, feels personal impoverishment
- Virtue developed: CARE
STAGE 8: Integrity Vs. Despair
Late Adulthood
Older adult achieves acceptance of own life
- allows acceptance of death
- if not, despairs over inability to relive life
- Virtue Developed: WISDOM
The successful outcome of each stage is:
The development of a virtue in their personality
