Psychosocial Development (Erikson)

Erikson’s stages are classified as ______.

Psychosocial

Erikson is an Ego Psychologist. Ego psychologists believe in…

A client’s ability to reason and control behavior.

What is unique about Erikson’s developmental theory?

It covers the ENTIRE lifespan.

Erikson’s stages focus on an individual’s crises with _____.

Identity

What is Erikson’s first stage of development?

Trust vs Mistrust

Erikson’s final stage focuses on feeling that your life has been worthwhile or not. This is called ______ vs. _______.

Integrity vs. Despair

(I.D. if your id at the club gets accepted, you feel integrity. If it doesn’t, you feel despair)

During which of Erikson’s stages does one experience a midlife crisis?

Generativity vs. Stagnation

(Girl Scouts General Stag film)

Which of Erikson’s stages focuses heavily on sharing your life with another person?

Intimacy vs Isolation

(I I I I, Ozzy and Randy Rhoads are together)

Someone who can look back on life with few regrets experiences _____ ______.

Ego-integrity

At what age does trust vs. mistrust occur?

0-18 months

At what age does integrity vs. despair occur?

65+

At what age does generativity vs. stagnation occur?

40-65

At what age does intimacy vs isolation occur?

18-40

At what age does autonomy vs. shame and doubt occur?

18 months - 3 years

At what age does initiative vs. guilt occur?

3-5

At what age does industry vs. inferiorirty occur?

6-11

At what age does identity vs. confusion occur?

12-18

Which of Erikson’s stages focuses heavily on a child developing a sense of control?

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Which of Erikson’s stages focuses heavily on asserting power through direct play?

Initiative vs. guilt

At which stage does a child develop pride in their accomplishments?

Industry vs. Inferiority

(5-11, you won the pinewood derby when you were five and were proud)

Which of Erikson’s stages focuses heavily on developing a sense of self?

Identity vs. Confusion