Erikson's Eight Stages

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Psychoanalyst, Erik Erikson, established eight stages of psychological development. In each stage there is a basic conflict or need that should be resolved, so an individual won’t struggle with the same conflict later in life. For adolescents, they have a conflict of their identity and role in life, which may cause confusion. Adolescents tend to make choices about occupation, sexual orientation, lifestyle, and adult role to learn about their self-identity. They also rely on the support and reassurance to create an image for themselves. If the needs are not met, adolescents experience role confusion, loss of self-belief, and sometimes depression.
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