Week 4

Question 1

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory

Answer 1

Explores the different conflicts and social stages we go through throughout our lifespan and how that affects our development

Question 2

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Infant (<18 months)

Answer 2

Trust vs mistrust
-Learning to trust others to care for needs
-Mother key

Question 3

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Toddler (18 months-3 years)

Answer 3

Autonomy vs shame
-Learning independence and confidence in own capabilities
-Parents key

Question 4

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Preschooler (3-6 years)

Answer 4

Initiative vs guilt
-Develop ability to lead and make their own decisions
-Family key

Question 5

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Primary school (6-12 years)

Answer 5

Industry vs inferiority
-Improve specific skills, growing confidence
-Teachers and peers key

Question 6

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Teenagers (12-20 years)

Answer 6

Identity vs role confusion
-Cross between childhood and adulthood
-Establishing own identity in different settings
-Peers key

Question 7

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Young adulthood (20-40 years)

Answer 7

Intimacy vs isolation
-Navigation relationships
-Partners and close friends key

Question 8

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

Answer 8

Generativity vs stagnation
-Making a difference and being part of communities
-Partner, children and social rules key

Question 9

Erickson’s Psycho-social development theory:
Later Adulthood (60-80 years)

Answer 9

Ego integrity vs despair
-Reflecting on life and choices

Question 10

Adolescence

Answer 10

Transition between childhood and adulthood