About

Erik Erikson
• Born
June 15, 1902
• Grew up in Frankfurt,
Germany
• Student of Sigmund Freud
o Furthered Psychosocial Theory
psychoanalytical
theory
• Main contribution his • Ideas Addressed
developmental theory
o Social/Emotional
• Famous for coining phrase needs throughout
“Identity Crisis” lifespan
• Theory Definition Erik Erikson
o Psychoanalytical
theory which
identifies 8 stages
of development
from infancy to
Psychosocial Stages
adulthood

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Childhood Stages
Psychosocial Stages
• Trust V Mistrust à Hope Adulthood Stages

“Cras
o Infancy (0-1 ½) • Intimacy V Isolationà Love
o Emphasis on nurturing o Young Adult (18-35)
from mother or father to o Seeking companionship and
love; satisfying relationships

sollicitudin
develop trust
o If not fulfilled, mistrust, o If unsuccessful, isolation may
worthlessness, and be the outcome

sem nec
insecurity may be • Generativity V Stagnationà Care
developed o Adulthood (35- 55 or 65)
• Autonomy V Shame à Will o Career, work, family are
o Toddler/Early Childhood important at this stage
(1 ½-3) o Major life changes, such as
o Self Esteem begins to career change or children
develop, child moving out
understands right from o Struggles are within finding
wrong purpose in life
o At this age, children feel • Ego Integrity V Despairà Wisdom
shame and low self o Maturity (55 or 65 +)
esteem when a new skill o Reflection of life
is not successfully o Some feel sense of meaning
executed others fear death and
• Initiative V Guiltà Purpose question “What was the
o Preschooler (3-5)
Adolescence Stagesà Fidelity purpose of life?”
o Children at this age use • Ego Identity V Role Confusion
imagination and role play o Adolescence (12-18)
o Guilt is experienced from o This stage focuses on
conflict between child
what the person does
and parent over natural
desires and goals o Discovery of identity
• Industry V Inferiorityà o Develop sense of morality
Competence o If not accomplished, role-
o School Age (5-12) confusion
o Latency, capable of
learning, social stage
o Unresolved feelings of
failure can cause serious
problems in self esteem
and capabilities