Developmental Tasks of Late Adolescence and Identity Formation

Flashcards covering Erik Erikson's stages of development, Robert Havighurst's developmental tasks, and James Marcia's identity statuses.

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage occurring during adolescence is __________ vs. Role Confusion.

Identity

The psychosocial stage for children aged $0-1$ year is __________ vs. Mistrust.

Trust

The psychosocial stage for children aged $1-3$ years is __________ vs. Shame and Doubt.

Autonomy

The psychosocial stage for children aged $3-6$ years is __________ vs. Guilt.

Initiative

The psychosocial stage for children aged $6-12$ years is __________ vs. Inferiority.

Industry

According to Erikson, the primary crisis during adolescence is the struggle between forming one's own identity and __________ about who one really is.

confusion

Robert Havighurst's theory focuses on the __________ Tasks of Late Adolescence.

Developmental

Important skills, responsibilities, or challenges that a person is expected to learn or accomplish at a particular stage of life are called __________.

developmental tasks

Developing __________ and self-regulation involves learning how to manage emotions properly and control reactions.

emotional maturity

Achieving independence from parents and family means becoming more __________ and able to make decisions.

self-reliant

Establishing and pursuing educational or career goals involves setting goals for the future and choosing a __________ path.

career

Learning practical life skills for adulthood includes managing time, __________, and responsibilities to live independently.

money

The Four Identity Statuses were developed by __________ in 1966.

James Marcia

James Marcia's Four Identity Statuses are based on two factors: __________ and commitment.

exploration

In the status of Identity __________, the adolescent has not explored options and has not made commitments.

Diffusion

Identity __________ occurs when an adolescent has made commitments without exploration, often based on the expectations of authority figures.

Foreclosure

The status of Identity __________ describe an adolescent who is actively exploring choices but has not yet made a final commitment.

Moratorium

Identity __________ is achieved when an adolescent has both explored different options and made final commitments.

Achievement

The psychosocial stage associated with Young Adulthood is __________ vs. Isolation.

Intimacy

The psychosocial stage associated with Adulthood is __________ vs. Stagnation.

Generativity

The psychosocial stage associated with Late Adulthood is __________ vs. Despair.

Integrity