Eriksons Theory of PsychoSocial Development Erikson believed ones

Erikson’s Theory of Psycho-Social Development Erikson believed one’s personality develops in stages Focuses Each on the impact of social experiences stage presents a conflict one must work through Either develop a quality or fail to develop a quality You cannot solve the crisis. That is dependent upon other people

Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust Occurs Most between birth and 1 year fundamental stage Development of trust is totally dependent on quality of caregivers Good caregivers = Trust = feelings of safety & security Inconsistent, unavailable caregivers = Mistrust = fear & belief that world is unpredictable

Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt Takes place during Early Childhood Focused Vital on developing sense of personal control part of stage: Potty Training Other key events: choosing food, toys, & clothes Success: children are secure & confident Failure: sense of inadequacy, self-doubt

Stage 3: Initiative vs Guilt Preschool Years Start asserting power & control by directing play and social interactions Success: Failure: feel capable of leading others, confidence sense of guilt, self-doubt and lack of initiative

Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority Age 5 -11 Social interactions help kids feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities Success in this stage comes from having supportive, encouraging parents, teachers, & peers. Receiving little or no encouragement from parents, teachers, or peers will cause kids to doubt their ability to be successful

Stage 5: Identity vs Confusion Adolescence It is necessary to receive encouragement for personal exploration of beliefs & desires for success in this stage Success = strong sense of self & independence Failure = insecurity & confusion about themselves and the future

Stage 6: Intimacy & Isolation Early adulthood Focuses on when people develop personal relationships Erikson believed it was vital that people develop close, committed relationships with other people. Success = relationships that are committed and secure. in Stage 5 is CRUCIAL to success in Stage 6

Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation Adulthood, Family, as people being to build their lives career, stability Important to stay involved & feel a level of progression Success = feel they are contributing to the world, active in the community & their home Failure = feel unproductive, uninvolved in the world

Stage 8: Integrity vs Despair Old Age Success or failure is very much dependent upon earlier stages Success = proud of life accomplishments, have few regrets, continue to gain wisdom and experiences as they approach death Failure = feeling their life wasted, develop bitterness & regret

How will I ever remember all of these stages? ! http: //www. thepsychfiles. com/? s=mnemonic+ device

Identity Crisis What is an identity crisis? What stage would it occur in? James Marcia’s 4 Identity Statuses