Questions and Answers
What is the primary conflict to be resolved during infancy?
Which age range is generally considered as middle adolescence?
Who is primarily considered the influential figure during early childhood?
What age range marks late adolescence according to American psychologists?
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Which conflict is associated with late childhood (ages 3-5 years)?
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What is the primary conflict that school-age children need to resolve?
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Who are considered influential figures during young adulthood?
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Which developmental task involves seeing beyond oneself and contributing to the community?
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What is emphasized in the transition to adulthood regarding decision-making?
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What is the focus of the crisis defined as 'Integrity vs. Despair'?
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Study Notes
Stages of Adolescence
- Early adolescence: ages 10 to 13; Middle adolescence: ages 14 to 16; Late adolescence: ages 17 to 20.
- American psychologists define early adolescence starting at age 11 or 12 and late adolescence at about age 18.
- The transition to young adulthood often occurs around age 18 in the U.S., aligning with societal expectations for independence.
- Maturity can vary significantly among individuals due to genetics, environment, and economic conditions.
Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Personality Development
- Each stage features a specific crisis that must be resolved for healthy personality development.
- Stages are fluid and individuals may experience overlapping conflicts from different stages.
Stages and Conflicts
- Infancy (0-18 months): Trust vs. Mistrust; influenced by parents.
- Early Childhood (18 months - 3 years): Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; influenced by parents.
- Late Childhood/Preschool (3-5 years): Initiative vs. Guilt; influenced by parents and teachers.
- School Age (6-12 years): Industry vs. Inferiority; influenced by parents and teachers.
- Adolescence (12-20 years): Identity vs. Role Confusion; influenced by significant others and teachers.
- Young Adulthood (20-25 years): Intimacy vs. Isolation; influenced by friends.
- Adulthood (25-60 years): Generativity vs. Stagnation; influenced by community.
- Adulthood (60 years to Death): Integrity vs. Despair; influenced by community.
Adolescent Development Tasks for Filipino Adolescents
- Developing Occupational Skills: Gaining responsibilities for future employment.
- Self-Reliance: Recognizing personal skills and resources to engage independently.
- Financial Management: Understanding the difference between wants and needs; emphasizing financial literacy.
- Social Responsibility: Contributing to community improvement and acting as change agents.
- Mature Work Orientation: Cultivating pride in work and setting high standards of excellence.
- Personal Responsibility: Accountability for decisions and accepting the consequences of actions.
- Positive Attitude Toward Work: Viewing work as an expression of love and self-improvement, in line with Kahlil Gibran's philosophy.
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Explore the critical stages of adolescence, including early, middle, and late adolescence, and understand their significance in personality development. Delve into Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Personality Development, examining the associated crises and their implications for healthy growth.
