ericksons early life
What year was Erickson born?
1902
What is the name of the theory Erickson developed in the 1950s that was built on Freud's psychosexual work?
Ericksons Theory of Psychosocial Development
How many stages are there?
8
What innovative aspect does Erisksons theory cover that distinguishes it from Freud's psychoanalysis?
lifespan development
What factors contributed to his lifelong exploration of identity?
unknown fathers, rejection by peers, prejudice in his youth
Spanning ages 12-17, this is one of the 8 sequential stages of human development outlined by Erikson
Adolescence
What stages of development would Erikson determine most of the people in this room are currently in?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Besides biological drives, what factors does Erikson recognize as key to personality development?
social, cultural, and environmental factors
What degree did Erickson pursue?
art and history
A positive resolution in the infancy stage leads to trust, while a negative resolution leads to mistrust, and the malignancy is
withdrawal
What are some social work roles/positions that can utilize the psychological stages of development theory? Why is it so versatile?
School social worker, geriatric social worker, counselor. Nearly all positions can use this theory because it spans lifetimes.
What is one of the main methodological criticisms of Erickson's theory?
a lack of rigorous empirical evidence
What was Erickson's original name before he changed it?
Homberger
Although most of his work has been challenged by modern research, Ericksons framework advanced psychosocial thinking and coined the term
identity crisis
How can social workers utilize this theory in their practice?
Analysis of client development. They can utilize questions to understand the client better and provide them with more direct help.
Why is the universal applicability of his eight stages across different cultures criticized?
because it was developed from a Western and Eurocentric perspective, which is not representative of all cultures.