Theory
What is common in each of Erikson's stages?
each of the stages having a crisis or a challenge that the people would face
When did he pass away?
1994
What is from birth to late adulthood?
Erikson’s 8 stages show how people grow from this time in life to old age.
What stage does a child start beginning their independence?
Autonomy vs. doubt/shame
What is psychosocial development?
Erikson’s theory focuses on how people grow through their life based on this kind of development.
What is he known for?
He is known as German-born American psychoanalyst.
What are difficulties or problems in later development?
If someone doesn’t solve a stage’s conflict in a positive way, it can cause this later in life.
What stage is most important when forming an identity and exploring the roles and values?
Identity vs. identity confusion
What did Erikson do different from Freud?
He believed that we developed in psychosocial stages rather than in psychosexual stages (Freud’s theory)
What two universities did he attend?
Harvard University and Yale University.
What is grow, change, or develop?
Overall, Erikson’s 8 stages show that people continue to do this throughout their whole lives.
What is the stage for all foundation for all of the babies future bonds and relationships?
Trust vs. Mistrust
What is the positive side of his development theory?
Erikson said we experience both positive and negative sides in life, but having more of of the positive side leads to healthier development.
What year did she put out his very first paper?
He put out his very first paper in 1930
What is each of the stage names? (just the names no explanation)
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Identity Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generatively vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
If caregivers/parents encourage independence this leads to _____ and ______
Confidence and self control
Define his theory (in depth)
Erikson theory was about lifelong development through 8 psychosocial stages, where each stage came with either a crisis or a challenge they had to deal with. Solving the challenges in the positive ways resulted in people developing well, while having trouble would cause difficulties later on. The theory focuses on social connections and how people keep changing and growing throughout their life.
Why didn't he attend the University of California?
He had refused to sign a loyalty contract that was required for the university of California.
Give an explanation of each stage
1. Trust vs. Mistrust
Babies learn to trust when cared for; if not, they feel fear and mistrust.
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Toddlers learn to do things alone; too much control causes shame and doubt.
3. Initiative vs. Guilt
Kids start taking action and making choices; if scolded, they feel guilty.
4. Industry vs. Inferiority
Children work hard to learn; support builds confidence, failure causes feeling “less than.”
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion
Teens figure out who they are; confusion happens if they can’t explore freely.
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
Adults form close relationships; failure leads to loneliness.
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
Adults want to help others; if not, they feel stuck or unimportant.
8. Integrity vs. Despair
Older adults look back on life; pride brings peace, regret brings sadness.
In which developmental stage do individuals focus on mastering new skills and achieving goals?
Industry vs. inferiority