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According to Erikson's theory, the virtue associated with the adolescent stage is:
According to Erikson's theory, the virtue associated with the adolescent stage is:
What is the ego strength associated with the stage of early adulthood in Erikson's theory?
What is the ego strength associated with the stage of early adulthood in Erikson's theory?
According to Erikson's theory, the virtue of purpose is associated with which stage of development?
According to Erikson's theory, the virtue of purpose is associated with which stage of development?
What is the ego ideal in Erikson's theory?
What is the ego ideal in Erikson's theory?
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According to the concept of epigenetic development, what is true about human development?
According to the concept of epigenetic development, what is true about human development?
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Which of the following is not one of Erikson's basic virtues?
Which of the following is not one of Erikson's basic virtues?
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What aspect of the ego is defined as the image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play?
What aspect of the ego is defined as the image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play?
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According to Erikson, which aspect of ego refers to experiences with our body and the way we see our physical self as different from others?
According to Erikson, which aspect of ego refers to experiences with our body and the way we see our physical self as different from others?
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How did Erikson describe the development of ego throughout various life stages?
How did Erikson describe the development of ego throughout various life stages?
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In Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages, what is the term used to describe a conflict between a harmonious and a disruptive element at each stage?
In Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages, what is the term used to describe a conflict between a harmonious and a disruptive element at each stage?
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What does Erikson suggest happens if an individual lacks adequate basic strength at any one stage of development?
What does Erikson suggest happens if an individual lacks adequate basic strength at any one stage of development?
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Which term is used by Erikson to describe the step-by-step growth of fetal organs and is applied to the development of ego?
Which term is used by Erikson to describe the step-by-step growth of fetal organs and is applied to the development of ego?
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According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary role of the ego?
According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary role of the ego?
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What is the term Erikson used to describe his theory's emphasis on the ego's role in personality development?
What is the term Erikson used to describe his theory's emphasis on the ego's role in personality development?
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According to Erikson, what happens if an individual fails to resolve a psychosocial crisis at an early stage of development?
According to Erikson, what happens if an individual fails to resolve a psychosocial crisis at an early stage of development?
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What is the term Erikson used to describe the idea that personality development unfolds in a predetermined sequence?
What is the term Erikson used to describe the idea that personality development unfolds in a predetermined sequence?
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According to Erikson's theory, what are the positive qualities or strengths that individuals acquire as they successfully resolve each psychosocial crisis?
According to Erikson's theory, what are the positive qualities or strengths that individuals acquire as they successfully resolve each psychosocial crisis?
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What aspect of Erikson's personal life is believed to have influenced his emphasis on the importance of developing a coherent sense of identity?
What aspect of Erikson's personal life is believed to have influenced his emphasis on the importance of developing a coherent sense of identity?
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Study Notes
Sense of Identity
- A sense of identity is a complex inner state that includes a sense of oneself as unique, yet also as a whole within oneself and having continuity with the past and the future.
Erikson's Concept of Ego
- Erikson identified three interrelated aspects of ego: body ego, ego ideal, and ego identity.
- Body ego refers to experiences with our body, seeing our physical self as different from others.
- Ego ideal represents the image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established ideal.
- Ego identity is the image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play.
Epigenetic Development
- Erikson believed that the ego develops throughout the various stages of life according to an epigenetic principle, similar to the physical development of children.
Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Erikson's theory consists of eight stages of psychosocial development, each marked by a conflict between a syntonic (harmonious) element and a dystonic (disruptive) element.
- Each stage produces a basic strength or ego quality, and too little basic strength at any one stage results in a core pathology for that stage.
- From adolescence on, each stage is characterized by an identity crisis or turning point, which may produce either adaptive or maladaptive adjustment.
Erikson's Eight Basic Virtues
- The eight basic virtues in relation to the eight stages of psychosocial development are: hope, will, purpose, competence, fidelity, love, care, and wisdom.
Erik Erikson's Ego Psychology
- Erikson's post-Freudian theory is an extension of psychoanalysis, emphasizing the importance of childhood experiences in shaping personality.
- He believed that personality is still flexible throughout the adult years, and that failure at an early stage jeopardizes full development at a later stage.
Erik Erikson's Biography
- Erik Erikson was born on June 15, 1902, in Frankfurt, Germany.
- He was brought up by his mother and stepfather, but remained uncertain of the true identity of his biological father.
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Test your knowledge on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and the associated basic virtues. Explore how each stage is characterized by an identity crisis or turning point, influencing adaptive or maladaptive adjustment.
