Week 1 - Erikson Flashcards
Erikson: Theory of…
Psychosocial Development
8 stages of the
life cycle
Individuals have an _____ _____ with an _______ _____
Individuals have an internal struggle with individual crises
What must be completed in each stage?
Specific tasks associated with each stage must be completed for resolution of the crisis + emotional growth
Erikson - Birth to 18 months
Trust vs Mistrust Task: develop trust in mother and generalize that trust which results in: -self confidence -optimism -hope for the future
Trust vs Mistrust: age, non-achievement
Birth to 18 months
Non-achievement: emotional dissatisfaction with others, suspiciousness, difficulty with interpersonal relationships
Autonomy vs Shame + Doubt: age, non-achievement
18 months - 3 years
Non-achievment: Lack of self-confidence, lack of pride in ability to perform, feeling of being controlled by others, caregivers restrict independent behaviors (physically or verbally, or set the child up for unrealistic expectations
Erikson - 18 months to 3 years
Autonomy vs Shame + Doubt
Task: Gain self-control and independence; delay of gratification, self-confidence in ability to perform
How is autonomy achieved?
When parents encourage and provide opportunities for independent activities
Erikson: 3-6 years
Initiative vs Guilt
Goal: Develop sense of purpose and ability to initiate activities
Achievement: ability to exercise restraint and self-control of inappropriate behaviors, control impulses
Initiative vs Guilt: age, non-achievement
3-6 years
Non-achievement: feelings of inadequacy, guilt, sense of defeat
In Initiative vs Guilt, what is encouraged? Performance is _____ and ______ __________.
- Creativity is encouraged
- Performance is recognized and positively reinforced
Erikson 6-12 years
Industry vs Inferiority
Task: Achieve sense of self-confidence (by learning, competing, performing successfully, receiving recognition)
Achievement:
- Satisfaction and pleasure in interaction/involvement of others.
- Mastery of reliable work habits, trustworthiness, pride in achievement
Industry is achieved when
Encouragement is given to activities and responsibilities in school and community
-Recognized for accomplishments
Industry vs Inferiority: age, non-achievement
6-12 years
Non-achievement: Difficulty interpreting relationships because of feelings of personal inadequacy, inability to cooperate, compromise, or problems solve/complete tasks successfully
Erikson: 12-20 years
Identity vs Role Confusion
Sense of confidence, emotional stability, see self as an unique individual
-Value system, career choice, relationships with both genders, making decisions that influence their lives
In the Identity vs Role Confusion stage, parents…
relinquish control
Identity vs Role Confusion: age, non-achievement
12-20 years
Non-achievement: Confusion about role in life - lack of personal values, self-confidence
In Identity vs Role confusion stage, lack of self-confidence is expressed by
Delinquency and rebellious behavior
Erikson: 20-30 years
Intimacy vs Isolation
Form lasting relationship or commitment to another person, cause, institution, or creative effort
Achievement: capacity for mutual love and respect between 2 people, ability of an individual to pledge total commitment to another
Intimacy vs Isolation: age, non-achievement
20-30 years
Non-Achievement: social isolation, aloneness
-Often seeks intimacy through numerous superficial sexual contacts, no career established, history of occupational changes
Erikson: 30-65 years
Generativity vs Stagnation/Self-Absorption
Task: Achieve life’s goals established for self while also considering the welfare of future generations
Achievement: sense of gratification from personal and professional achievement from meaningful contributions to others
Someone who has achieved Generatively is
Active in service to others and society
Generativity vs Stagnation/Self-Absorption: age, non-achievement
30-65 years
Non-achievement: lack of concern for welfare of future, preoccupied with self, withdrawn/isolated and self indulgent
Generativity is unresolved when
Earlier tasks are not fulfilled
Erikson: 65 years to death
Ego integrity vs despair
Goal: review life and derive meaning from positive and negative events while achieving positive sense of self
Achievement: Sense of self-worth and self-acceptance
Does someone who has achieved ego integrity accept that some goals were not achieved?
Do they fear death?
How do they see death?
- Accept that some goals were achieved and some were not
- Do not fear death
- View death as another stage of development
Ego Integrity vs Despair: age, non-achievement
65- death
Non-achievement: Disgust with life progression, wants to start over and have a 2nd chance, feels worthless
-Anger, depression, loneliness, focus on past failures
