2 || Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory

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Erik Erikson (1902-1994)

he expanded Freud’s theory that recognizes the importance of early experience in childhood.

social factors

he shifted his focus from Freud’s biological perspective to psychosocial which takes into account the role of ____ _____ to influence development.

conflict or crisis

Each stage is characterized by ____ or _____ that an individual needs to overcome to successfully move to the next stage.

Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Diffusion
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair

The Eight Stages of Man

Birth to 1 Year

Approximate Period of Stage 1

2 to 3 Years

Approximate Period of Stage 2

4 to 5 Years

Approximate Period of Stage 3

6 to 11 Years

Approximate Period of Stage 4

12 to 18 Years (Adolescence)

Approximate Period of Stage 5

Early Adulthood

Approximate Period of Stage 6

Middle Adulthood

Approximate Period of Stage 7

Late Adulthood

Approximate Period of Stage 8

Will I get support for what I need?
Can I trust the world?

Issues in Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust

Can I already do things on my own?
Should I depend on others?

Issues in Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Can I be Independent?

Am I good?
Am I bad?

Issues in Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt

Do I have the skills to adjust?

Am I already competent?
Am I worthy or not?

Issues in Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority

Who am I?

What are my beliefs? Values? Feelings?

Issues in Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Diffusion

Should I get into a relationship?
Or should I stay single?

Issues in Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation

What is my contribution in this world?

Will I produce something valuable or relevant?

Issues in Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation

Have I lived a full life?s

Am I contented with what I have achieved in life?

Issues in Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair

Will I get support for what I need?

Provision of basic needs, support. What issue is this?

Can I trust the world?

Deprivation, lack of support, inconsistency. What issue is this?

Can I already do things on my own?

Support, patience. What issue is this?

Should I depend on others?

Lack of confidence/support, overprotection. What issue is this?

Can I be independent?

Opportunity, encouragement. What issue is this?

Am I good?
Am I bad?

Lack of opportunity, negative feelings. What issue is this?

Do I have the skills to adjust?

Good education/training, good models. What issue is this?

Am I already competent?
Am I worthy or not?

Lack of training/direction/support

Who am I?

Clear sex models, good sense of stability, positive feedback. What issue is this?

What are my beliefs? Values? Feelings?

Confusing purpose, vague expectations, unclear feedback. What issue is this?

Should I get into a relationship?

Understanding, trust, acceptance. What issue is this?

Or should I stay single?

Loneliness, exclusion. What issue is this?

What is my contribution in this world?

Productivity, purposefulness. What issue is this?

Will I produce something valuable or relevant?

Lack of opportunity, enrichment. What issue is this?

Have I lived a full life?

Sense of closure, clear attainment of direction. What issue is this?

Am I contented with what I have achieved in life?

Lack of completeness, dissatisfaction. What issue is this?