Term 2 Flashcards
Only Child
Pampered and spoiled
Self-centred
First child
Strives to please
Believes must gain superiority over other children
Second child
Never has parents undivided attention
May rebel
May push down other siblings
Middle child of three
Feels left out
Feels life is unfair
Youngest child
Behaves like only child
May not be taken seriously
An over protected child may….
Doubt his own abilities or decision making skills, may seek out others to replace the safety he once enjoyed as a kid
A neglected child…
May grow up to fear the world, have a strong sense of mistrust for others and may have a more difficult time forming intimate relationships
Infancy (birth to 18months)
Trust vs mistrust
Feeding
A lack of affection and care will lead to mistrust
Early childhood (2 to 3years)
Autonomy vs shame and doubt Toilet training Kids need to develop a sense of personal control/ independence Success= feelings of autonomy Failure= shame and doubt
Preschool (3 to 5 years)
Initiative vs guilt Exploration Control and power over an environment Success= sense of purpose Failure=disapproval (guilt)
School age (6 to 11years)
Industry vs inferiority School New social and academic demands Success=sense of competence Failure=inferiority
Adolescence (12 to 18 years)
Identity vs role confusion Social relationships Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity Success= staying true to ones self Failure= role confusion
Young adulthood (19 to 40years)
Intimacy vs isolation Relationships Need to form intimate and loving relationships Success= strong relationships Failure= loneliness and isolation
Middle adulthood (40 to 65years)
Generativity vs stagnation
Work and parenthood
Create or nurture things that will outlast them (children)
Success=feelings of usefulness and accomplishment
Failure= shallow involvement in the world
Maturity (65 to death)
Ego integrity vs despair Reflection on life Adults look back and need to have a sense of fulfillment Success= feelings of wisdom Failure= regret bitterness and despair
