Eriksons Theory
Eriksons Theory
Eriksons Theory
BSED-E 1B
Erikson’s
Theory
8 STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOMENT
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• Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development
outlines eight stages that span a person's lifetime.
Each stage involves a specific conflict that must be
Erikson’s
resolved for healthy psychological development.
Theory
and relationships played a role in the development
and growth of human beings.
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Early childhood Preschool
autonomy vs. shame initiative vs. guilt
and doubt
Maturity
Ego integrity Adolescence
vs. Despair
identity vs role
confusion
Middle Childhood
generativity vs. stagnation
Young Adulthood
intimacy vs. isolation
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Infancy
Infancy (0-1 year): Trust vs. Mistrust - The primary challenge
is to develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide
reliability, care, and affection.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood (1-3 years): Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt -
The focus is on developing a sense of personal control and
independence.
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Preschool
• Preschool (3-6 years): Initiative vs. Guilt - Children begin asserting
control and power over their environment, leading to a sense of
initiative.
Schoolage
• School Age (6-12 years): Industry vs. Inferiority - This stage involves
mastering skills and gaining a sense of competence and achievement.
Adolescence
• Adolescence (12-18 years): Identity vs. RoleConfusion - Teens
work on developing a personal identity and sense of self.
Young Adulthood
• Young Adulthood (18-40 years): Intimacy vs. Isolation - The focus is on
forming intimate, loving relationships and establishing a sense of
connectedness.
Middle Adulthood
• Middle Adulthood (40-65 years): Generativity vs. Stagnation - Adults
strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, contributing to
society and helping the next generation.
Late Adulthood
• Late Adulthood (65+ years): Integrity vs. Despair - Reflecting on one’s life,
adults either develop a sense of fulfillment and wisdom or face regret and
dissatisfaction.