5 Questions
According to Erikson's theory, identity formation involves how many main conflicts or stages?
8
According to Erikson, if a child has a responsive caregiver who meets their physical and emotional needs, they will develop a sense of:
Competence
According to Erikson, the development of certain socially based competencies, such as trust and initiative, are involved in each stage of:
Erikson's theory
Which developmental theorist proposed a series of life stages or conflicts that we all deal with?
Erikson
According to Erikson, the outcome of each conflict or stage depends on:
Environment
Study Notes
Erikson's Theory of Identity Formation
- Involves 8 main conflicts or stages
- Developmental stages are a series of life stages or conflicts that everyone deals with
Trust and Initiative
- Development of certain socially based competencies, such as trust and initiative, are involved in each stage of identity formation
Caregiver's Role
- A responsive caregiver who meets a child's physical and emotional needs helps develop a sense of trust
Outcome of Each Conflict
- The outcome of each conflict or stage depends on the resolution of the crisis in that stage
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