Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial

Many Adolescence's have a difficult time during this period. They are very confused, and unsure of who they are, or where they belong. what are they experiencing?

Role Confusion.

Tina is a successful nursing graduate, she is working in a pediatric centre. She is planning her new move in with her boyfriend of 2 years. what has Tina successfully obtained?

Tina has obtained Intimacy.

Adolescence

12-20years. At this stage, it is all about finding out who you are, and mastering all the previous stages, so that you will have a secure sense of self. If you obtain this, you will obtain your self IDENTITY. if not, you will experience ROLE CONFUSION. hence, Identity vs Role confusion

Early Childhood

18months - 3 years. The early child, must develop some sort of self control and independence within his/her environment, which will lead to AUTONOMY. if not the early child will experience SHAME AND DOUBT in itself. Hence, Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Young Adult

20-30years. At this stage, you will be searching to obtain a long lasting and intimate relationship to a person, commitment, or your job. if you do this, you will experience INTIMACY, IF NOT ISOLATION. Hence, Intimacy vs Isolation.

Late Childhood

3-6years. The late child must develop a sense of purpose in her/his environment, and be able to direct his/her own activities. This will lead to them taking INITIATIVE in their own lives, instead of experiencing GUILT. Hence, Initiative vs Guilt.

Adulthood

30 - 65years. At this stage, you will hopefully be experiencing GENERATIVITY, by being happy and content and giving back to their loved ones, if not, they will experience STAGNATION. Hence, Generativity vs Stagnation.

School age

6-12years. The school age child must achieve a sense of self-confidence, by competing, learning, performing successfully. This will lead to developing INDUSTRY, if not the school age child will experience INFERIORITY among their peers and significant others. Hence, Industry vs Inferiority.

Old Age

65 years - to Death. At this stage, the Elder will either experience EGO INTEGRITY, by looking back on ones life with meaning throughout their positive and negative experiences. If not the Elder, will have DESPAIR about their life, and will have regrets. Hence Ego Integrity vs Despair.

Gavin, a 2 year old boy, has just learned how to use the potty. what has Gavin obtained?

Autonomy.

Infancy

Birth - 18 months. The infant must develop TRUST at this stage. If not the infant will experience MISTRUST. Hence Trust v Mistrust.

Carol is 48. She has just sent off 3 beautiful children to college, which she is helping them financially in their studies. Carol is also helping her Husbands Parents, by moving them into the granny suite. Carol is experiencing the Sand which generation, being pulled and pushed by her children and her in laws demands. But she still remains happy and has a positive outlook on both situations.what stage is she experiencing?

Carol is experiencing Generativity. She is giving back to her children by helping support them throughout their educational endeavors. She is also supporting her In-laws and helping them in their final years.

Who developed the Psychosocial Theory?

Erik Erikson developed the psychosocial theory.

Ricky is a 7 year old boy, who is the captain of the T-ball team. He is also one of the fastest runners on the team and many of his peers look up to him. what has he accomplished?

Industry.

Name the stages in Erikson's Theory.

Infancy ( Birth - 18months) -- Trust vs Mistrust Early Childhood ( 18months - 3 years) -- Autonomy vs Shame and Doubte Late Childhood ( 3-6years) -- Initiative vs Guilt School Age (6-12years) -- Industry vs Inferiority Adolescence (12-20years) -- Identity vs Role Confusion Young Adulthood (20-30years) -- Intimacy vs Isolation Adulthood (30-65years) -- Generativity vs Stagnation Old age (65years-death) -- Ego Integrity vs Despair

Becky, a 5 year old girl. Is playing princesses, but with a twist, she is rescuing the prince! What has Becky developed?

Initiative.

Sybil is 86 years old. She has just be diagnosed with an aggressive fatal disease. Sybil can't help feel that she missed out on so many things in life. She didn't get to go to law school like she always wanted to, or go see the great wall of China. What is Sybil Experiencing?

Sybil is in the old age stage, 65-death. Sybil is looking back at her life with a lot of negatives, and is in despair about her life.

Gary's newborn son , Judas, is such a happy baby. Judas can be handed around the room, to all of the relatives and is very content and safe in all of their arms. Judas has developed what?

TRUST

How many stages are in Erikson's Psychosocial Theory?

There are 8 Stages in Erikson's theory.