Psychosocial and Career Development Theory Flashcards

Flashcards covering Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development and Donald Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory of Career Development.

Psychosocial Theory

A theory explaining that human development occurs through a series of stages from infancy to adulthood.

Psycho (in Psychosocial Theory)

Refers to an individual's internal world.

Social (in Psychosocial Theory)

Refers to the external environment.

Psychosocial Crisis

A challenge or conflict that individuals face at each stage of development.

Infancy ($0-2$ yrs)

The stage associated with Trust vs. Mistrust, where the virtue of Hope is developed.

Early Childhood ($2-4$ yrs)

The stage associated with Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt, where the virtue of Will is developed.

Preschool ($4-5$ yrs)

The stage associated with Initiative vs. Guilt, where the virtue of Purpose is developed.

School Age ($5-12$ yrs)

The stage associated with Industry vs. Inferiority, where the virtue of Competence is developed.

Adolescence ($13-19$ yrs)

The stage associated with Identity vs. Role Confusion, where the virtue of Fidelity is developed.

Young Adulthood ($20-40$ yrs)

The stage associated with Intimacy vs. Isolation, where the virtue of Love is developed.

Middle Adulthood ($40-65$ yrs)

The stage associated with Generativity vs. Stagnation, where the virtue of Care is developed.

Maturity ($65+$ yrs)

The stage associated with Ego Integrity vs. Despair, where the virtue of Wisdom is developed.

Career Development Theory

A theory focusing on how individuals choose and prepare for their professional paths.

Donald Super

The theorist who developed the Life-Span, Life-Space Theory of Career Development and viewed career development as a lifelong process.

Life-Span, Life-Space Theory of Career Development

A theory by Donald Super that views career development as a lifelong process where choices are related to an individual's self-concept.

Self-concept

The way individuals see themselves, which Donald Super argued is closely related to their career choices.