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What is the first stage of ego development where individuals see life in simple, stereotypical ways?
The confromist state
What profession was Jane Loevinger?
Developmental Psychologist
What does Jane Loevinger believe influences the transition from one stage of ego development to the next?
Individual psychosocial growth rather than chronological age or environment
Jane Loevinger’s work is similar to which major developmental theorist?
Erik Erikson
What critical life phase does the family life-cycle framework describe as necessary for young adults in terms of individuation?
Early adulthood, when people are separated from their family of origin
Who first introduced the term “ego”?
Sigmund Freud
What stage do individuals begin to see the differences between feelings and opinions but may struggle with fully integrating them into their worldview?
The self-aware stage
What Erikson theory is the one most alike to Loevinger’s (focusing on the stages of identity development)?
Erikson’s psychosocial development theory
According to the family life-cycle framework, what is the first major task that young adults need to do in order to achieve independence?
Forming an identity outside or separate from their family
What are the three primary stages in the theory of ego development?
Impulse control, interpersonal mode, and conscious preoccupations
How does Freud’s concept of ego differ from Loevinger’s?
Freud focuses on unconscious conflicts, Loevinger focuses on identity and development.
At what stage do others fully appreciate reciprocal relationships and understand that others are unique?
The conscientious stage
What stage involves seeing the world in simple, black-and-white terms?
The conformist stage
What do people at the conscientious stage value most in relationships?
Equality and understanding others
What is the main takeaway from behavior during the impulsive stage?
Exploitation of others for own good
What does ego development mean in Loevinger’s theory?
It is the process of understanding yourself as a unique individual
How does the self-aware stage help in building relationships?
It helps by making people realize that others have different thoughts and feelings
According to Loevinger, what is needed before someone can form intimate relationships?
A clear sense of identity
How are people different at the self-aware stage compared to those at the conformist stage?
Because they look at individual differences
What is the difference between the conformist stage and conscientious stage in relation to decision making and what is considered “right” and “wrong”?
Conformist: based off society, Conscientious: based off personal feelings
According to Loevinger, few adults make it beyond what stage?
The 6th stage
What is the final goal of ego development, according to Jane Loevinger?
To be self-reliant or self-fulfilled, accepting yourself and others as individuals
At what stage do individuals develop a long-term perspective?
The individualistic stage
In the conscientious stage, how do people determine what is “right” and “wrong”?
Decisions are based on personal feelings and the concern of others
What is the primary goal of ego development, according to Jane Loevinger?
Having an identity where you can rely on yourself, self-reliant, autonomous