Erik Erikson
who was Erik Erikson most influenced by?
Freud
basic trust vs mistrust
birth to 1 year
identity vs identity confusion
develop a lasting integrated sense of self
1st year of life
suspicion, fear of future events
40-65
what kind of psychologist was Erikson?
ego
autonomy vs shame
1-3 years
integrity vs despair
to view ones life as satisfactory and worth living
2nd year of life
feelings of shame and self doubt
18-40
what does Erikson emphasize in his stages
the role of culture and society and the conflicts that can take place within the ego itself
initiative vs guilt
3-6 years
trust vs mistrust
develop a sense that the world is a safe and good place
6th year-adolescence
a sense of inferiority at understanding and organizing
which stage goes along with a sense of belonging
idenity vs role confusion
does Erikson focus on the entire lifespan or a particular phase in someones life?
lifespan
industry vs inferiority
6 years to adolescence
autonomy vs shame
to realize that one is an independent person who can make decisions and doubt
early adulthood
inability to form affectionate relationships
what is the most crucial stage of development for a person's identity, according to Erikson?
adolescent period
Erikson agreed with the epigenetic principle. What is this?
said that personality develops in a predetermined order, and builds upon each previous stage
intimacy vs isolation
young adult
industry vs inferiority
to learn basic skills and to work with others
aging years
dissatisfaction with life; despair over prospect of death
what happens when there is failure at a particular stage
reduced ability to complete further stages and therefore a more unhealthy personality and sense of self