Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development PDF
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This document outlines Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, detailing eight stages spanning from infancy to maturity. Each stage is characterized by a unique crisis and a key question that individuals must resolve to progress. The summary provides insight into the key concepts and influencers within each stage.
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## Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development | Stage | Age Range | Crisis | Key Question | Positive Outcome | Negative Outcome | Key Influencers | | ---------------...
## Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development | Stage | Age Range | Crisis | Key Question | Positive Outcome | Negative Outcome | Key Influencers | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------ | | 1. Basic Trust vs. Mistrust | Infancy (1-2 years) | Can I trust the world? | "Is the world safe?" | Trust and security | Fear, doubt, mistrust | Mother | | 2. Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt | Early Childhood (2-4 years) | Is it okay to be me? | "Can I discover myself?" | Self-confidence | Shame and self-doubt | Both parents | | 3. Initiative vs. Guilt | Preschool Age (4-5 years) | Is it okay to do what I do? | "Can I take initiative?" | Initiative and curiosity | Guilt | Entire family | | 4. Industry vs. Inferiority | School Age (5-12 years) | Can I make it in the world? | "Am I capable?" | Industriousness | Inferiority and loss of motivation | Neighbors and school | | 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion | Adolescence (13-19 years) | Who am I? | "What is my role?" | Strong identity | Role confusion and feeling lost | Peers and role models | | 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation | Early Adulthood (20-40 years) | Can I love? | "Can I form deep relationships?" | Commitment and intimacy | Isolation and loneliness | Friends and partners | | 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation | Adulthood (40-65 years) | Can I contribute to society? | "Am I leading the next generation?" | Generativity and productivity | Stagnation and pessimism | Home and work | | 8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair | Maturity (65-death) | Have I lived a fulfilling life? | "How have I done?" | Contentment and integrity | Despair and bitterness | Comparison with mankind | ### **Additional Information** Erik Erikson was a German-American psychologist known for his work on psychosocial development. He coined the term "Identity crisis" and was influenced by Sigmund and Anna Freud. Despite lacking a bachelor's degree, Erikson served as a professor at Harvard and Yale.
