Erikson's Theories That Unsolved Crisis Shapes Our Identity

Journal #3 Erikson was a theorist who believed that unsolved crisis shapes your identity and continues later in life. In fact, Erikson state that how we understand ourselves and how we see ourselves within society shapes our identity. As we continue to live, the thing we learn will never end. Erikson focused on the psychosocial and therefore explains that our identity is formed through our personal crisis and social repercussions. In my perspective, I see Erikson stage as what happens to you, influence the way you think and view the world. For instance, if my parents are not meeting my needs and are avoiding me will eventually reflect in my identity. My personal interaction within them that can either create a trust or mistrust. The benefit of Erikson Psychosocial …show more content…
On the other hand, I personally liked Vygotsky theory on sociocultural approach because I think it is important to see what these kids are exposed to that explains their way of thinking. In addition, Vygotsky talks about how he identify culture in his theory. Culture in my perspective is the values, beliefs, and morals you grew up to that shapes who you are. Thinking back how Vygotsky identifies it is similar to how I see culture. Vygotsky definition of culture is the behaviors, acceptance without thinking about them, and passed along communication and limitation from one generation to another. When people asked, “what is your culture”, you always go back to the behaviors or beliefs you grew up to that identify the culture you identify yourself with. As mentioned in class and the book that cultural tools connect children with the physical and social world. Cultural needs determine the kind of skills that are form in social interaction. Meanwhile, this refers to the social settings, physical setting, and family routines that shape the way you think about life. It’s the experiences you have