Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages
Self Concept & Self Esteem
100

This is the first stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, where infants develop trust if their basic needs are consistently met

What is Trust vs. Mistrust?

100

For Example: "I am a student of Concordia University"

What is Identity?

200

Adolescents go through this stage, where they form a sense of self by organizing their beliefs, abilities, and values. Failure to do so leads to confusion about their role in life

What is Identity vs. Role Confusion?

200

This is the term used for the one's own judgment of self-worth, which can be influenced by achieving goals and the values of others like family and community.

What is Self Esteem?

300

During this stage, children must meet academic and social demands at school, with a risk of developing a sense of inferiority if they cannot succeed.

What is Industry vs. Inferiority?

300

According to the Hierarchical Model of Self-Concept, this term refers to an individual’s overall perception of their effectiveness and self-worth, at the top of the self-concept structure.

What is General Self-Concept?

400

Erikson's notion of developmental crises can be defined as a conflict between ____ and ____

What is a positive and an unhealthy alternative?

400

This term refers to an individual's own internal mental representation of who they are, including their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about themselves.

What is Self Concept?

500

This is the stage in Erikson's framework where adults assess their contributions to society and may face the challenge of stagnation if they feel unproductive.

What is Generativity vs. Stagnation?

500

The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect suggests that students may feel better about their academic abilities when comparing themselves to peers in this kind of class

What is An Average Class?

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