Report - Erik Erikson Theory
Report - Erik Erikson Theory
Report - Erik Erikson Theory
PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Presented by:
Rachelle V. Wong
ERIK ERIKSON’S STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Erikson maintained that personality develops in a
predetermined order through eight stages of psychosocial
development, from infancy to adulthood. During each stage,
the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have
a positive or negative outcome for personality development.
1. Trust vs. Mistrust
Trust vs. mistrust is the first
stage in Erik Erikson's theory
During this stage, the infant is
of psychosocial development.
uncertain about the world in
This stage begins at birth
which they live, and looks
continues to approximately 18 towards their primary caregiver
months of age. for stability and consistency of
care.
2. Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt
Autonomy versus shame and
doubt is the second stage of Erik According to Erikson, children
Erikson's stages of psychosocial at this stage are focused on
development. This stage occurs developing a sense of personal
between the ages of 18 months to control over physical skills and a
approximately 3 years. sense of independence.
3. Initiative vs. Guilt
Initiative versus guilt is the third
stage of Erik Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development. During
the initiative versus guilt stage,
children assert themselves more
frequently through directing play
and other social interaction.
4. Industry vs. Inferiority