Question 1: Unlike Freud, Erikson’s psychosocial theory focused on how culture and society were driving forces in human development. Additionally, Erikson felt development was a not constricted to just childhood, but progressed throughout one’s lifespan. His psychosocial theory includes eight predetermined stages each of which include a particular crisis the individual must deal with, which in turn develops their character.
The first stage, trust versus mistrust, ranges from birth to one years of age; if the child receives the primary caregiver’s love and consistent attention, a sense of trust that the world is a good place forms. However, if the parent or caregiver is inattentive and unaffectionate towards the child, the infant will become skeptical of the others and lack hope. The second stage, autonomy versus shame and doubt, occurs around one to three years of age. In this stage, the toddler begins to develop a sense of self, demonstrate developmental skill, and express …show more content…
The fifth system, chronosystem, refers to historical, environmental, or life changing events experienced throughout child development. These specific incidences aided in molding the individual in some significant form. Personally, one of the most critical changes I experienced was getting a job as a water well-driller in the summer at sixteen years old to help my parents. The hours were long, usually seventy plus hours a week, not to mention it was manual labor in triple digit heat. Though it was quite difficult and my first real job, it helped me realize the importance of work ethic, focusing on my studies, and the sacrifices my parents have endured in order to make sure my brother and I can become successful and hardworking individuals. I was able to take my studies seriously and since then have been averaging a 4.0
The first stage, trust versus mistrust, ranges from birth to one years of age; if the child receives the primary caregiver’s love and consistent attention, a sense of trust that the world is a good place forms. However, if the parent or caregiver is inattentive and unaffectionate towards the child, the infant will become skeptical of the others and lack hope. The second stage, autonomy versus shame and doubt, occurs around one to three years of age. In this stage, the toddler begins to develop a sense of self, demonstrate developmental skill, and express …show more content…
The fifth system, chronosystem, refers to historical, environmental, or life changing events experienced throughout child development. These specific incidences aided in molding the individual in some significant form. Personally, one of the most critical changes I experienced was getting a job as a water well-driller in the summer at sixteen years old to help my parents. The hours were long, usually seventy plus hours a week, not to mention it was manual labor in triple digit heat. Though it was quite difficult and my first real job, it helped me realize the importance of work ethic, focusing on my studies, and the sacrifices my parents have endured in order to make sure my brother and I can become successful and hardworking individuals. I was able to take my studies seriously and since then have been averaging a 4.0