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Was the theorist that coined the term identity crisis |
Erik Erikson |
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According to Erikson, this is the most important force driving human behavior and the development of personality |
social interaction |
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This theory was unique since it covered the entire lifespan rather than childhood and adolescent development |
Developmental Theory of the Right Stages of Man |
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Just read |
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During this stage, the infant is uncertain about the world in which they live. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty, the infant looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and consistency of care |
Trust vs Mistrust |
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The child is developing physically and becoming more mobile, and discovering that he or she has many skills and abilities, such as putting on clothes and shoes, playing with toys, etc. |
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt |
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During this stage, children assert themselves more frequently. They begin to plan activities, make up games, and initiate activities with others. If given this opportunity, children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions |
Initiative versus Guilt Stage |
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It is at this stage that the child’s peer group will gain greater significance and will become a major source of the child’s self-esteem. The child now feels the need to win approval by demonstrating specific competencies that are valued by society and begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments |
Industry vs Inferiority |
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During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals |
Identity vs Role Confusion |
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Is the period of life from about age 13 to the early 20s, during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent, self-supporting adult |
Adolescence |
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The physical changes in both primary sex characteristics and secondary sex characteristics that occur in the body as sexual development reaches its peak |
Puberty |
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Growth of the actual sex organs such as the penis or the uterus |
Primary Sex Characteristics |
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Changes in the body such as the development of breasts and body hair |
Secondary Sex Characteristics |
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Are less visible than the physical development but still represents a major change in the way adolescents think about themselves, their peers and relationships, and the world |
Cognitive Developments |
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During this period, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people |
Intimacy vs Isolation |
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Period of life from early 20's until old age and death |
Adulthood |
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Is an emotional or psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share and care while maintaining one's self |
Intimacy |
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Refers to "making your mark" on the world through creating or nurturing things that will outlast an individual |
Generativity |
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These people are unable to focus outward and are still dealing with issues of intimacy or identity |
Stagnated |
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Comes from a sense of boredom and meaninglessness |
Stagnation |
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At the age of 40's, the levels of female hormone —estrogen decline as the body's reproductive system prepares to ease the functions |
Menopause |
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Usually begins in the 40's with a decline in several hormones primaly testosterone. However, males rarely lose all the reproductive ability |
Andropause |
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It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life |
Ego Integrity vs Despair |
