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Erikson's Theory and Psychosocial Stages - Coggle Diagram
Erikson's Theory and Psychosocial Stages
General Information
Erikson's approach was a lifespan approach with 8 stages. At each stage, a conflict is present. This conflict is held in the conscious mind and can be reworked at a later stage.
Psychosocial Stages
Stage 4
Industry vs Inferiority
Conflict: Master knowledge
Children become capable of preforming complex tasks. Children who fail to develop this sense of competence may feel inferiority and incompetence.
6 - 11 years of age
Stage 5
Identity vs Role Confusion
Conflict: Who am I? (Values and vocational goals)
Conflicted with dozens of values and ideas on who they should be and what they should think. Negative outcomes include confusion about adult roles
Adolescence
Stage 3
Initiative vs Guilt
Conflict: Wide social circle requiring purposeful behavior.
Children assert themselves through directing play or social interactions, built by independence and limit setting. Could potentially lead to consequences such as too much self control or guilt.
3 - 6 years of age
Stage 6
Intimacy vs Isolation
Conflict: Healthy intimate relationships versus inability to form close relationships due to earlier disappointments.
"Deep relationships can be formed because people are vulnerable to adulthood, from young adulthood to later on in life. Isolation is when people don't foster relationships, and they socially isolate themselves, consequently leading to feelings of loneliness" (Devlin, Karen).
Early Adulthood
Stage 2
Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt
Conflict: Asserting independence
Children are focused on developing a greater sense of self control. If restrained or punished, children have shame and doubt, leading to lack of self confidence.
1 - 3 years of age
Stage 7
Generativity vs Stagnation
Conflict: Contribute to next-generation through child-rearing or productive work versus absence of meaningful accomplishment.
Negative outcome is the feeling of stagnation.
Middle adulthood
Stage 1
Basic Trust vs Mistrust
Conflict: Rely on people to meet needs
Warm responsive parents lead to confidence that the world is good. If comfort is not provided, there are adverse consequences (eg. Child does not trust anyone or anything)
Birth to 1 year of age
Stage 8
Integrity vs Despair
Conflict: Life review
A life well spent versus being dissatisfied with life and fearing death.
Late adulthood
Sources
Devlin, Karen (LPC). "Intimacy Vs. Isolation: What They Mean for a Person". 15 December 2020,
https://www.regain.us/advice/intimacy/intimacy-vs-isolation-what-they-mean-for-a-person/
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Santrock, J. W., & Santrock, J. W. (2006). Selected chapters from life-span development, Tenth Edition. McGraw-Hill.