Erikson's Theory
Erikson's Theory
Erikson's Theory
PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Psychosocial Development
Psychosocial psychological (or the
root, psycho relating to the mind,
brain, personality, etc.) & social
(external relationships and
environment)
Eriksons theory was greatly
influenced by Sigmund Freud
whole lifespan.
There are eight stages over a lifespan showing
the development.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
MALADAPTATION- develop from tending towards
the extreme of the first ('positive') disposition in
each crisis
MALIGNANCY- develop from tending towards the
extreme of the second ('negative') disposition in
each crisis.
VIRTUES- are characteristic strengths which the
ego can use to resolve subsequent crises.
PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT
1ST STAGE
Age: infancy (birth to 18 months)
Crisis: TRUST vs. MISTRUST
Maladaptation: sensory maladjustment
Malignancy: withdrawal
Virtue: Hope
Major Question:"Can I trust the people
around me?"
PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT
2nd STAGE
AGE: early childhood (18MOS- 3YRS)
Crisis: AUTONOMY vs. SHAME & DOUBT
Maladaptation: Impulsive
Malignancy: compulsive
Virtue: will or determination
Major Question: "Can I do things myself or
am I reliant on the help of others?"
STAGE
STAGE
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