Erikson's Theory Of Psychosocial Development

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What is the difference between Erikson's Theory and Freud's?

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Erikson believed Freud put too much emphasis on sexual basis for behavior
Erikson emphasized role of other psychosocial motivations and needs to develop behavior
Erikson also placed more emphasis on the ego; believing people are basically rational

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What are the eight stages of man?

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1. Basic Trust vs. Basic Mistrust (infancy)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (toddlerhood)
3. Initiative vs. Guilt (early childhood)
4. Industry vs. Inferiority (school age)
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion (adolescence)
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (young adulthood)
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood)
8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair (maturation/old age)

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What is a psychosocial task?

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A main task for a person to master at each stage.
If mastered a positive quality becomes part of the personality and further development takes place.
If not mastered, and conflict not resolved, the ego is damaged because a negative quality is incorporated into it.

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What is Basic Trust vs. Basic Mistrust?

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Infancy
A positive relationship with primary caregiver creates trust and optimism

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What is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt?

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Toddlerhood
A sense of self (autonomy) develops out of positive interactions with parents/caregivers

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What is Initiative vs. Guilt?

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Early childhood
Favorable relationships with family members result in ability to set goals, devise, and carry out plans without infringing on rights of others

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What is Industry vs. Inferiority?

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School age
People in neighborhood and school are most important influences.
To avoid feelings of inferiority, child must master certain social and academic skills.

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What is Identity vs. Role Confusion?

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Adolescence
Peers are dominant social influence
A positive outcome is reflected in a sense of personal identity and direction for the future

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What is Intimacy vs. Isolation?

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Young adulthood
Main task is establishment of intimate bonds of love and friendship
If bonds not achieved, self-absorption and isolation will result

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What is Generativity vs. Stagnation?

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Middle adulthood
The people one lives and works with are most important.
A generative person exhibits a commitment to well-being of future generations

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What is Ego Integrity vs. Depair?

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Maturation/old age
Social influence broadens to include all of humankind
Development of wisdom and a sense of integrity require coming to terms with one's limitations and mortality.