1. Erik Erikson Psycho Social Theory Ego psychology
epigenetic center – ground plan that guide to broader social relationships
Child and Society

2. Stage Theory – continuous
Key psychosocial challenge/crisis at each stage – transitions/social relationships
SELF emerges through how we deal w/ each “Challenge/Crisis”
Each challenge/crisis = potential turning point w/ positive or negative outcome – balance is what’s important
Success at one stage –Success at next
Failure at one stage ---Failure at next

3. Trust v Mistrust B-1
Key issue – develop trust for others; confidence in and trust for self
Key relationship – maternal – quality of the mother/child relationship = basic glue that holds the SELF together
Successful resolution = hope
Unsuccessful = fear

4. Autonomy v Shame & Doubt 1-3
Key Issue – can I care for myself – centered around toilet training
Key relationship – parent/child –When to assert? When to defer? Balance of reassurance-firmness/tolerance-justness
Successful resolution =will power & autonomy – “I can do it!”
Unsuccessful resolution = self doubt – lack of confidence in self

5. Initiative v Guilt 4-6
Key issue –Can I do things for others? Can I start things? A sense of the possible
Key relationship – the family – punishment, ridicule, failure to allow initiative/efforts unsuccessful---balance acceptance and teaching
Successful resolution = purpose
Unsuccessful resolution = unworthiness or guilt/shame – “I can’t contribute.”

6. Industry v Inferiority 6-11
Key Issue – How do I measure up? Can I compete?
Key Relationship – peers
Successful resolution = competence
Unsuccessful resolution = incompetence and inferiority

7. Ego Identity v Role Confusion 12-20
Key Issue – personal identity and direction How do I fit in the world? What am I going to be – where am I going?
Key relationship - family, peers, world
Successful resolution = direction, confidence, foundation – identity
Unsuccessful resolution = uncertainty, lack of direction, lack of value

8. Possible Identities
Foreclosure – accept identity from others – limited search or struggle
Moratorium – delay w/ passion
Identity diffusion – no identity – apathy
Identity achievement – an authentic identity
Identity crisis

9. Intimacy v Isolation 20-24
Key issue – establishing relationship and commitment to another (partner and friends)
Key relationship – dyads, significant others
Successful resolution = fidelity, commitment, love
Unsuccessful resolution = promiscuity

10. Generativity v Stagnation 25-65
Key issue – contribution, creativity, giving in work and relationships
Key relationships – family of procreation, work and friendship groups
Successful resolution = care, creativity, interest
Unsuccessful resolution = selfishness, boredom, “stuckness” – “poor me”

11. Ego integrity v Ego Despair 65-d
Key issue = reflection, wholeness, integration of self
Key relationship – family, world, friends
Successful resolution = wisdom, contentment – “wow! What a good life”–acceptance of worth, no fear of death
Unsuccessful resolution = bitterness, anger, rejection and fear of death – “Is this all there is?” Feeling cheated