Final L2: Erik Erikson - Post Freudian Theory (copy) (copy)

Ego

• Is a positive force that creates a self identity, a sense of "I".

• Helps us adapt to the various conflicts and crises of life and keeps us from losing our individuality.

• At adolescence, it should begin to take form and gain strength.

• defined it as a person's ability to unify experiences and actions in an adaptive manner.

Body Ego

Experiences with our body; a way of seeing our physical self as different from other people.

Ego Ideal

Image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established ideal

Ego Identity

Image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established ideal

Epigenetic Principle

• Development begins with a single fertilized cell that initiates a process of division and differentiation.

• The sequence of development follows a clear PATTERN and SEQUENCE.

• Erikson stresses that each stage is systematically related to all the others and must develop in a given SEQUENCE.

Syntonic / Dsytonic

In every stage of life there is an interaction of opposites. A conflict between a _____ element and a _____ element.

People MUST HAVE BOTH harmonious and disruptive experiences.

Basic Strength

The conflict (interaction of opposites) produces an ego quality or ego strength called _____.

Core Pathology

Too little basic strength at any one stage (psychosocial stages) results in _____.

Identity Crisis

A turning point, a crucial period of increased vulnerability and heightened potential.

Basic Trust VS Mistrust

Happens during: Infancy (0 to 1 ½)

Basic Strength: Hope

Core Pathology: Withdrawal

Mode: Oral-Sensory Mode

Autonomy VS Shame & Doubt

Happens during: Early Childhood (1 ½ to 3)

Basic Strength: Will

Core Pathology: Compulsion

Mode: Anal-Urethral-Muscular Mode

Initiative VS Guilt

Happens during: Play Age

Basic Strength: Purpose

Core Pathology: Inhibition

Mode: Genital-Locomotor Mode

Industry VS Inferiority

Happens during: School Age

Basic Strength: Competence

Core Pathology: Inertia

Mode: Latency

Identity VS Role Confusion

Happens during: Adolescence

Basic Strength: Fidelity

Core Pathology: Role Repudiation

Mode: Puberty

Intimacy VS Isolation

Happens during: Young Adulthood

Basic Strength: Love

Core Pathology: Exclusivity

Mode: Genitiality

Generativity VS Stagnation

Happens during: Adulthood

Basic Strength: Care

Core Pathology: Rejectivity

Mode: Procreativity

Ego Integrity VS Despair

Happens during: Old Age

Basic Strength: Wisdom

Core Pathology: Disdain

Mode: Generalized Sensuality

• Anthropological Study

• Psychohistory

What are Erikson’s Method of Investigation?