Erik Erikson_s Psychosocial Stages - Report

8/13/2019 Erik Erikson_s Psychosocial Stages - Report

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Erikson was born June 15,1902 in Frankfurt,Germany

His parents separated before he was born andhis mother took care of him.

When he finished high school, Erikson spentsome time traveling throughout Europe.

Erikson studied psychoanalysis and earned acertificate from the Vienna PsychoanalyticSociety


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In the New York Times, he said "You see a child play and it is so close to seeing

an artist paint, for in play a child says thingswithout uttering a word. You can see how hesolves his problems. You can also see what's

wrong. Young children, especially, have

enormous creativity, and whatever's in themrises to the surface in free play."


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Trust vs. Mistrust(Birth to between 12-18 months) The baby develops sense of whether world is a good

and safe place.

Each time an infants need is adequately met- wetherthese needs are for food, a diaper change or rest thenthe baby develops trust and security


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If care is inadequate, insensitive orinconsistent, however, the child ismore likely to develop a sense of

mistrust.

Feeling of withdraw from other,insecure, unworthy of care

VIRTUE: HOPE


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Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (Early childhood, or between 12 18 mos. To 3 years.

Battle of wills with their adult caregivers or thedesire of the child to do things on his own.

Exploration of the environment and the sense of

separation from caregivers develops


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A child develops a healthy sense ofaccomplishment, self-control and self-esteem with the opportunities for him toexplore and do things on his own.

Over protectiveness may develop a sense

of doubt or shame over his lack of selfcontrol.

VIRTUE: WILL


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Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 6 years)

Sense of purpose and responsibility developswhen adults supports initiatives like arrangingtoys and cleaning the room.

However, disapproval by adults makes children

feel guilty and inadequate in initiating becauseof fear.

VIRTUE: PURPOSE


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Industry vs. Inferiority (Middle Childhood, between 6 to 11 years)

A child who is able to develop his skills and

discover what he can be good at develops a sense ofcompetence and motivation to learn and improvehimself further.

If the childs efforts are frequently met with

criticism and failure, then he is vulnerable tofeelings of inadequacy and inferiority.

VIRTUE: SKILL


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Identity vs. Identity Confusion (11 20 years)

Identity crisis may occur in this stage because of theexperimentation with possible roles and alternative

values and lifestyles. (e.g. experimenting with diff. fashions, joining clubs

and skill related activities.

VIRTUE: FIDELITY


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Intimacy vs. Isolation(Young Adulthood)

Period wherein a person seeks to have

commitment with others. Ifunsuccessful, a person may suffer fromisolation

VIRTUE: LOVE


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Generativity vs. Stagnation

(Middle Adulthood)

In this stage, a person is most likely to be

thinking about his legacy and what he can doto guide the next generation.

If an adult does not give a good contribution tothe society, he may feel unproductive orstagnant.


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Midlife CrisisAn adult may reassess his life and the decisions he has

made.

Those who have been satisfied with their choices and

had few regrets may have a smoother middleadulthood.

Those who had many regrets or resist the truth aboutaging may tend to relive youthful fantasies. (ex. a

middle aged man showing love for a young woman)

VIRTUE: CARE


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Integrity vs. Despair(60s and beyond)

Older adult achieves acceptance of lifeallowing acceptance of death or else

despairs over the inability to relive lifeVIRTUE: WISDOM

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Erik Erikson_s Psychosocial Stages - Report