ADOLESCENCE AND ERIKSON What are the social conflicts

Erikson’s Theory n Innate drives to develop social relationships and that these promote survival

Stage 1 (birth - 1) n People are Caring TRUST n People are uncaring

Stage 2 Two years old n Battle of wills between Bobby and parents n

Stage 3 (3 -5 years) Initiative vs. Guilt n Children are exposed to the

Stage 4 (6 -12 years) n Stage of life surrounding mastery of knowledge and

Stage 5 (adolescence) Identity vs. Confusion n Developing a sense of who one is

Who am I ? Identity Crisis( James Marcia) n n n Four Forms of

Physiological Changes in Girls: n Height Surge? n Menarche? Hypothalamus Pituitary Estrogen ( 10.

Physiological changes in Males Height? - 13 – 14 years n Onset of Growth?

Stage 6 (young adulthood) n Time for sharing oneself with another person n Unstable

Stage 7 (middle adulthood) Generativity vs. Stagnation n Caring for others (family, friends) n

Stage 8 (late adulthood to death) Integrity vs. Despair See broad truths and Feelings

Death & Dying ( Elisabeth Kubler. Ross) n Denial – “ Not me…” n

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ADOLESCENCE AND ERIKSON What are the social conflicts that shape our lives? 1

Erikson’s Theory n Innate drives to develop social relationships and that these promote survival (Darwinism) n Drive to resolve conflict 2

The Story of Little Bobby… 3

Stage 1 (birth - 1) n People are Caring TRUST n People are uncaring MISTRUST 4

Stage 2 Two years old n Battle of wills between Bobby and parents n Bobby’s behavior is discouraged & punished Exploration is encouraged n Autonomy Shame & Doubt 5

Stage 3 (3 -5 years) Initiative vs. Guilt n Children are exposed to the wider social world and given greater responsibility ENCOURAGE Can plan and try new things n Child is learning social & cognitive skills Discourage Guilt, Can’t get along with others 6

Stage 4 (6 -12 years) n Stage of life surrounding mastery of knowledge and intellectual skills Competence & Task Completion INDUSTRY n Exciting time for learningschool, games, projects Cant Apply Myself INFERIORITY 7

Stage 5 (adolescence) Identity vs. Confusion n Developing a sense of who one is and where s/he is going in life n Successful resolution =positive identity n Unsuccessful resolution =identity confusion 8

Who am I ? Identity Crisis( James Marcia) n n n Four Forms of Identity: Achievement Foreclosure Diffusion Moratorium 9

Physiological Changes in Girls: n Height Surge? n Menarche? Hypothalamus Pituitary Estrogen ( 10. 5 years) n 10

Physiological changes in Males Height? - 13 – 14 years n Onset of Growth? -11. 5 years n Production and release of sperm? - 12 – 14 years Hypothalamus Pituitary Testosterone n 11

Body Changes at Puberty 12

Early vs. Late Maturation 13

Stage 6 (young adulthood) n Time for sharing oneself with another person n Unstable relationships, job performance, group participation Can make & keep commitments ISOLATION INTIMACY 14

Stage 7 (middle adulthood) Generativity vs. Stagnation n Caring for others (family, friends) n Contribution to later generations Boredom & Meaninglessness Stagnation 15

Stage 8 (late adulthood to death) Integrity vs. Despair See broad truths and Feelings of helplessness advise those in earlier Bitter sense that life stages has been incomplete n Bitter sense that life has been incomplete n 16

Death & Dying ( Elisabeth Kubler. Ross) n Denial – “ Not me…” n Anger or Resentment- “Why me… n Bargaining-” Yes me but…. ” (temporary truce) n Depression- “ Yes, me” n Acceptance 17