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Erikson’s stages of development explains 8 stages of development:

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 04:59:48 UTC

Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Industry vs. inferiority
Identity vs. confusion
Intimacy vs. isolation
Generative vs. stagnation
Integrity vs. despair

trust vs. mistrust

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 05:03:48 UTC

At this point in development, the child is utterly dependent upon adult caregivers for everything they need to survive including food, love, warmth, safety, and nurturing.

In the text, Educational Psychology by Anita Wolfolk, it talks about the Self, Social, and Moral Development.

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 05:05:37 UTC

-Identity: Erikson believed it was vital that people develop close, committed relationships with other people. Those who are successful at this step will form relationships that are enduring and secure. These types of formative relationships will help build an identity in ones self.

-Self-concept: identity vs. role confusion is where self-concept is mainly seen. This is where the child is trying to gain a concept of ones self.

Erikson's stages of development: (Kendra Cherry, VeryWellMind, . 2022)

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 05:06:34 UTC

-In each stage, Erikson believed people experience a conflict that serves as a turning point in development.

-Erikson also believed that a sense of competence motivates behaviors and actions.

autonomy vs. shame and doubt

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 05:20:02 UTC

Children are just starting to gain a little independence. They are starting to perform basic actions on their own and making simple decisions.

initiative vs. guilt

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-02 05:21:11 UTC

Children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions.

industry vs. inferiority

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-16 05:05:48 UTC

Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.

identity vs confusion

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-16 05:10:38 UTC

This stage plays an essential role in developing a sense of personal identity which will continue to influence behavior and development for the rest of a person's life.

intimacy vs. isolation

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-16 05:11:38 UTC

Erikson believed it was vital that people develop close, committed relationships with other people.

generative vs. stagnation

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-16 05:12:32 UTC

During adulthood, we continue to build our lives, focusing on our career and family. Those who are successful during this phase will feel that they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and community.

integrity vs. despair

sarahbertog3 — 2024-10-16 05:13:27 UTC

At this stage, people reflect back on the events of their lives and take stock. Those who look back on a life they feel was well-lived will feel satisfied and ready to face the end of their lives with a sense of peace.