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Who developed psychosocial theory?
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Erik Erikson
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What is the main focus of Psychosocial Theory?
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That an individual's behavior and personality are shaped by his/her environment
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How was psychosocial theory innovative?
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It was the first theory to describe human development across the life span
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Which part of Freud's personality did Erikson think was the most important?
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The Ego, or rational part
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What is the most basic and enduring part of psychosocial theory?
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All humans are innately worthy
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What are the eight DISCREET stages of psychosocial development?
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1. Trust vs. Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt 3. Initiative vs. Guilt 4. Industry vs. Inferiority 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation 8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair |
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What is each stage of Erickson's psychosocial theory marked by?
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A stage of crisis that must be resolved by the EGO for development to continue
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In Erickson's psychosocial theory, what is each crisis stage marked by?
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A conflict between two opposing personality traits - the Syntonic and the Dystonic
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Age and explanation of Trust vs. Mistrust
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Birth to one year. Child develops a sense of trust in others though being nurtured and loved
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