attachment theory and erikson

what are some reasons why teenagers may be so confused?

1.) they tend to not have solidified beliefs yet 2.) defense against a sense of identity diffusion 3,.) rapid changes in society 4.) not a strong adult proper guidance 5.) protest when adults are corrupt even though they need eachother

adolescence stage

13 to 19. growing sense of identity. prior identities are questioned and then restructured into with new sexual feelings and social roles that are available.

musucular anal stage

2 and 3. learning to control their bodily functions in a socially acceptable way. they must learn to obey their parents but also establish independence.

young adulthood stage

20 to 24. eager to strengthen their own identity, enter into intimate relationships with others.

middle adulthood stage

25 to 64. strong ego identity and mature relationships with others.

locomotor- genital stage

4 and 5. seek out contact with people outside of their family. they are curious and very imaginative. they are concerned about sexual things- mainly in fantasy. playacting.

latency stage

6 to 12. stagent time with sexual desires and they turn from home to school. learning and making things.

late adulthood stage

65 to death. intense reflection, remincinsing, figure out the meaning of life, coming to terms with death.

totalism

a setting of absolute boundaries in one's values, beliefs, and interpersonal relationships

musuclar anal stage ego crisis

autonomy: when parents guide behavior slowly and firmly; kids have a strong sense of pride. shame and doubt: parents too permissive/ harsh which can cause an inability for them to make effective judgements and feel in control.

oral sensory stage

basic trust vs. mistrust. birth to 1. focal activity is feeding. basic trust: the mother is dependable and reliable. mistrust: mother acts in an unreliable and rejecting way. effects developmental process; not very trusting.

middle adulthood stage virtue

care: concerned about themselves, as well as the younger generation

what are the two dimensions of young adulthood?

commitment and depth

latency virtue

competence: healthy preparation for their roles as workers in later life

late adulthood stage ego crisis

ego integrity: adapted to what has happened in their lives, conclude their lives were special and meaningful, understand death is necessary. despair: can't accept the failures and disappoints that have happened in their lives, are selfish and uncaring, life is too short to try again.

adolescence stage virtue

fidelity: the ability to sustain loyalties freely pledged in spite of the inevitable contradictions of value systems

middle adulthood stage ego crisis

generativity: the process of establishing a creative and productive career and worrying about the well being of the next generation. stagnation: lack of productivity, boredom,

what is intimate individuals?

high depth, high commitment. deep relationships with friends as well as intimate relationships. secure attachment.

what is pre intimate individuals?

high depth, low commitment. close emotional ties to others, but do not want to commit to loving relationships.

what is conventional style?

high self involvement, high other involvement, low self inclusivity, low other inclusitivioty. they are hardworking and creative but have a hard time accepting things when young people disagree with them since they can be stuck in their own ways.

what is generative style?

high self involvement, high others involvement, high self inclusivity, high other inclusivity. high committed to their work and the growth of young people. very hard working and open to experiences.

what is agentic style?

high self involvement, low other involvement, high self inclusivity, low other inclusivity. hard working but in regards to their own self interest- unsympathetic to the young.

oral sensory stage virtue

hope

what are the 4 identity statuses?

identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, identity achievement

adolescence stage ego crisis

identity: consicious sense of direction. what we do for a living, the support we get from society; things we are, want to become, don't want to be, don't want to be become, etc. role confusion: can lead to identity crisis, confusion based on who someone is and who they want to become. hardest part is deciding their occupation.

latency stage ego crisis

industry: learning how to complete new jobs- teachers are very influential inferiority: children fail to learn new things- could be because they have failed the stages before.

locomotor- genital stage ego crisis

initiative: finding out what kind of people they could become guilt: punished for their thoughts regarding their parents

young adulthood stage ego crisis

intimacy: the ability to establish close relationships with others. can only achieve this between people who had established identities and loyalties. isolation: people who cant develop intimacy; inability. they tend to be self-absorbed and have superficial relationships.

what are the two dimensions of middle adulthood people?

involvement and inclusivity

what is identity diffusion?

lack of exploration and commitment thus relating in one not knowing who they are or committed to anything (no crisis, low commitment).

young adulthood virtue

love: develop more capacity for intimacy instead of isolation

what is pseudo-intimate individuals?

low depth, high commitment. form relationships that lack depth, but will still enter into committed relationships. could fall into the anxious ambivalent categories.

what is stereotyped individuals?

low depth, low commitment. they have a lot of relationships, but they are superficial and lack closeness and commitment. this type of person could fall into the dismissive avoidant category.

what is commonal style?

low self involvement, high other involvement, low self inclusivity, high other inclusivity. obsessively concerned with the youth at the expense of not meeting their own needs with personal relationships.

what is stagnate style?

low self involvement, low other involvement, low self inclusivity, low other inclusivity.

what is isolated individual?

nearly, or are, completely withdrawn from social situations and relationships with others.

what is emerging adulthood?

not universal, tends to happen to college education people. 18-23. you have responsibility but not too much, you are encouraged to explore, and are supported by some external source.

what is identity moratorium?

period of suspension, you are exploring many identities without having made a commitment yet (yes crisis, low commitment).

what is identity foreclosure?

prematurely commitment to an identity without exploring what else is out there; you know who you are often times because it is what society or your parents place you to be- you haven't searched for your own identity (no crisis, high commitment).

locomotor- genital stage virtue

purpose: when parents help guide children's thoughts and behaviors in understanding ways and socially acceptable ways- they think big, identify with parents, and set major life goals

what is identity achieved?

successfully been through an identity crisis and you know who you are (yes crisis, high commitment)

what is a merger individual?

they commit themselves to relationships but often become so absorbed into their relationships and partner they lose themselves. excessive dependency and those who are not in relationships are insecure and will seek out dependency relationships.

muscular anal stage virtue

will: the unbroken determination to exercise free choice as well as self restraint

late adulthood stage virtue

wisdom: detached concern with life itself in the face of death itself; overcoming ones self-centeredness, gaining insight into their and others beliefs and values, are able to communicate with the younger generation.