3.2 Psychosocial Theory

Psychosocial Theory by Erikson

A modified and extended version of the Freudian theory that emphasizes the influence of society on the developing personality

Psychosocial Theory by Erikson

A modified and extended version of the Freudian theory that emphasizes the influence of society on the developing personality

Crisis

A major psychosocial challenge that is particularly important at that time and will remain an issue to some degree throughout the rest of life

Virtue

Also called strength, the successful outcome of each stage

Core Pathology

A negative trait or pattern of behavior that can hinder their development and well-being

Trust vs. Mistrust

Crisis of Infancy

Withdrawal

Core Pathology of Infancy

Hope

Virtue of Infancy

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Crisis of Toddlerhood

Compulsion

Core Pathology of Toddlerhood

Will

Virtue of Toddlerhood

Initiative vs. Guilt

Crisis of Early Childhood

Inhibition

Core Pathology of Early Childhood

Purpose

Virtue of Early Childhood

Industry vs. Inferiority

Crisis of Middle and Late Childhood

Inertia

Core Pathology of Middle and Late Childhood

Competence

Virtue of Middle and Late Childhood

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Crisis of Adolescence

Role Repudiation

Core Pathology of Adolescence

Fidelity

Virtue of Adolescence

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Crisis of Young Adulthood

Exclusivity

Core Pathology of Young Adulthood

Love

Virtue of Young Adulthood

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Crisis of Middle Adulthood

Rejectivity

Core Pathology of Middle Adulthood

Care

Virtue of Middle Adulthood

Integrity vs. Despair

Crisis of Late Adulthood

Disdain

Core Pathology of Late Adulthood

Wisdom

Virtue of Late Adulthood