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What is the number of stages in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
What is the number of stages in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
- Seven stages
- Nine stages
- Six stages
- Eight stages (correct)
Who influenced Erikson initially in his work on developmental stages?
Who influenced Erikson initially in his work on developmental stages?
- Lawrence Kohlberg
- Sigmund Freud (correct)
- Erik Erikson had no initial influence
- Jean Piaget
Which book by Erikson made his research on the eight stages of psychosocial development well known?
Which book by Erikson made his research on the eight stages of psychosocial development well known?
- Adolescence and Identity
- Identity: Youth and Crisis
- The Life Cycle Completed
- Childhood and Society (correct)
What did Erikson progress past in his development theories?
What did Erikson progress past in his development theories?
What is the name of the comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages of psychosocial development?
What is the name of the comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages of psychosocial development?
According to Erikson, how does the result from each stage influence the succeeding stages?
According to Erikson, how does the result from each stage influence the succeeding stages?
In what year did Erikson publish the book Childhood and Society?
In what year did Erikson publish the book Childhood and Society?
Who was Erikson initially influenced by in his work on developmental stages?
Who was Erikson initially influenced by in his work on developmental stages?
According to Erikson's theory, what valuable experience is recognized by a conflict between psychological needs and the social environment at each stage?
According to Erikson's theory, what valuable experience is recognized by a conflict between psychological needs and the social environment at each stage?
What did Erikson argue was valuable throughout life in each stage of development?
What did Erikson argue was valuable throughout life in each stage of development?
Study Notes
Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
- Erikson's theory consists of 8 stages of psychosocial development.
Influences on Erikson's Work
- Erikson was initially influenced by Sigmund Freud in his work on developmental stages.
Notable Works by Erikson
- The book "Childhood and Society" (published in 1950) made Erikson's research on the 8 stages of psychosocial development well known.
Erikson's Contributions
- Erikson progressed past the traditional focus on childhood development, instead exploring the entire lifespan.
Theories of Development
- Erikson's comprehensive psychoanalytic theory is known as the 8 stages of psychosocial development.
Stage Progression
- The result from each stage influences the succeeding stages.
Key Concepts
- At each stage, a conflict between psychological needs and the social environment is recognized as a valuable experience.
- Erikson argued that a sense of trust vs. mistrust is valuable throughout life in each stage of development.
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Test your knowledge of Erik Erikson's psychoanalytic theory on the eight stages of psychosocial development from infancy to late adulthood. Understand how each stage impacts the individual's future development.
