Erickson's Theory: Nature And Nurture

Nature and Nurture

Nature begins the moment conception starts. Our DNA contains our genetic information. It determines the color of our hair, skin, and eyes. It tells our genetic linked diseases and all our other biological characteristics. Nature is our entire genetic make. Nurture is the environmental influences around us, it is what affects our development to make who we are. Some believe that our nature is what makes out to be who we are. They believe that we are genetically made with our personality, and other traits already pre-programed, and that as we mature it as we grow older. Others believe it is the nurture, which we receive throughout lifespans, which create who we are. Nurturing begins in the womb. It is the maternal mother’s …show more content…
Erik Erikson, believed that we develop in psychosocial stages throughout the span of life. He believed a desire to affiliate with others motivates us socially. Erickson’s theory tells us that in the first year infants develop trust versus mistrust. An infant will cry until one of its needs are met. This is how they develop trust. They learn that when they cry, someone will come and take care of them. Infants that are not provided with basic needs adequately, may develop trust issues. Infants develop socially by learning to interact with the world around …show more content…
They are beginning to develop self-understanding. They are learning how to understand others. They are influenced more by others responses to their behaviors in negative and positive ways. Caretakers play a role in how the child will feel emotionally. The child will feel shame or doubt if given lots of negative feedback. They can feel anxiety, sadness, anger, and other emotions. When they receive positive feedback they will feel happier and prideful. They are more reflective of caretakers at this