1. Erik Erikson – Stages of Psychosocial Development
Chapter 4

2. Erik Erikson A neo-Freudian
Adheres to some of Freud’s ideas, but focuses more on social influences.
Stage Theorist
Focus on Crisis Resolution
At each stage a crisis must be resolved
If the crisis is not resolved, the individual may lack the positive characteristic in the stage.

3. TRUST vs. MISTRUST Birth – 1yr. Needs being met
Basic trust develops when needs are met (Attachment)
Loving relationship is formed with caregiver
Important event: Feeding

4. AUTONOMY vs. SHAME AND DOUBT
1 – 2 years
Learning to do things for oneself
Development of physical activities (ex. walking)
Q Favorite Word?
Important event: toilet training

5. INITIATIVE vs. GUILT 3 – 5 years Preschoolers learn to initiate tasks
Q Favorite word?
One becomes more independent

6. COMPETENCE/ INDUSTRY vs. INFERIORITY
6 years – puberty
Child completes tasks themselves
Learning on your own
Important Event: school
Q What is an inferiority complex?

7. IDENTITY vs. ROLE CONFUSION
Teens – early 20s
Teens refine sense of self
Test new roles and incorporate them into an identity
Q Know anyone that is very different now vs. when they were pre teen 10,11 and 12?
Important events: forming relationships with friends

8. INTIMACY vs. ISOLATION 20s – 40s
Young adults develop intimate relationships
Gaining the capacity for intimate love
Important event: forming love and/or strong relationships

9. GENERATIVITY vs. STAGNATION
Middle-aged discover a sense of contribution to this world
Family and work oftentimes satisfy this desire
Supporting and satisfying future generation
Important event: Parenting

10. INTEGRITY vs. DESPAIR 60s + Reflection on entire life
Did I contribute to this world?
Sense of fulfillment
EVERYBODY RIDES THE CAROUSEL intro - YouTube

11. Evaluation of Erikson’s Theory
Theory does attempt to show development throughout life span
Children and adults may overcome problems that occur during development
Stages are more descriptive than explanatory
Meryl Streep - Everybody Rides The Carousel (1976) - YouTube
2. Erickson's stages of psychosocial development – YouTube
1. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development - YouTube