Erikson's 8 Stages of Development

2nd year

Autonomy vs. Doubt

German-American developmental psychologist

Erikson was a ______-_______ _____________ ___________

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Annie's parents are doctors. Her grandparents are doctors. In fact, Annie's parents have told her that after her high school graduation, they are looking forward to her entering the same college and medical school they attended. Annie waits for just the right time to announce her plans to travel to Europe after high school to pursue her interest in drawing and painting, and to learn Italian.

Trust vs. Mistrust

Baby Christopher's mom feeds him every 3 or 4 hours, burps him, walks with him when he is fussy and makes sure he is dressed warmly every time he goes outside for a walk with her.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Daniel doesn't want to wear the pajamas his mother chose for him. Instead, he STRONGLY prefers last night's (dirty) PJs! Daniel's mom agrees and dresses him in his (dirty) PJ selection.

basically each stage has two conflicting ideas that must be resolved successfully in order for a person to a contributing member of society, and confident while doing it; therefore failure to master the tasks does lead to feelings of inadequacy.

Describe (in general, not each stage) what the 8 Stages of Development represents?

middle age

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Self-Absorption)

adolescence

Identity vs. Confusion

6th year to puberty

Industry vs Inferiority

3rd through 5th years

Initiative vs Guilt

aging years

Integrity vs. Despair

early adulthood

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Industry vs. Inferiority

It's Little League season and third-grader, Jonathan, can't wait! Last spring he was on Junior Little League and every time he was at bat, he made a hit. He also caught three fly balls, and won the game for the team! Jonathan's coaches, friends and parents are looking forward to Jonathan playing on the Little League team this season.

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Self-Absorption)

Martin has been a very successful business man for nearly 25 years. His 3 children are reaching adulthood. Martin decides to start a small business that provides financial advising to young people who are just starting their careers.

Integrity vs. Despair

Rosemary loves when her grandchildren visit. She proudly tells them of the great times she had with raising her family and making a nice home for everyone she loves. Sometimes, she wishes she went to college and worked outside the home as her husband did, but Rosemary says, "If I did that, I probably wouldn't have had the time to enjoy my children like I did".

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Samuel is tired of meeting women at parties, bars, and dating lots of different people. Sure, it's fun sometimes, but now he'd rather have one special person to settle down with and share his life.

Initiative vs. Guilt

Timmy's mom pours him a bowl of Cheerios and milk. She directs him to go sit at the kitchen table. Timmy reaches for the bowl of Cheerios, announcing, "I carry it!" On the way to the table, lots of milk and cereal spill on the floor. Mom quietly cleans up the mess and thanks Timmy for his "help."

1st year of life

Trust vs Mistrust

coining the the phrase identity crisis

What was Erikson also most famous for?

helps in analyzing the patients symptomatic behavior in the context of traumatic past experiences and struggles with their current development tasks.

Why is this theory important in healthcare?

Erik

____ Erikson

Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Self-Absorption, Integrity vs. Despair

adulthood stages includes:

Trust vs. Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, Industry vs. Inferiority

childhood stages includes:

a sense of self-control and adequacy

favorable outcome of Autonomy vs. Doubt

ability to be a "self-starter," to initiate one's own activities

favorable outcome of Initiative vs. Guilt

faith in the environment and future events

favorable outcome of Trust vs. Mistrust

Identity vs. Confusion

transition years (adolescence) stages includes:

feelings of shame and doubt

unfavorable outcome of Autonomy vs. Doubt

suspicion and fear of future events

unfavorable outcome of Trust vs. Mistrust