erik erikson and life cycle
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Erik Erikson and Life Cycle. Life History. Born in June 15, 1902. A Danish mother and German father. Raised as a Jew, married a Christian and converted to Christianity. At 18, he graduated from a classical gymnasium. He studied Latin, Greek, German Literature and Ancient History. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Erik Erikson and Life Cycle
Life History Born in June 15, 1902. A Danish
mother and German father. Raised as a Jew, married a Christian
and converted to Christianity. At 18, he graduated from a classical
gymnasium. He studied Latin, Greek, German Literature and Ancient History.
In 1927, got training from Anna Freud on psychoanalysis.
Married to Joan in 1929, who became her research partner.
Life History In 1933, he became the full member of
Vienna Psychoanalytical Society. Joined Yale Medical School in 1936. Studied
psychological symptoms, including the lack of self-image or identity, that were related to a sense of loss of cultural tradition.
Continued Research on Development stages of Life, since 1940. He studied the lives of Martin Luther and Mahatma Gandhi of India.
Passed away in 1997.
An Epigenetic Model of Human Development
Named by Erikson, Epigenesis (epi means upon and genesis means emergence) was the first psychological theory to detail the human life cycle, from infancy to adulthood and old age; Epigenesis suggests that each element develops on top of other parts.
Stage 1- Basic Trust Vs Basic Mistrust
Age: 0 to 1 year old Psychosocial Crisis: Trust vs. Mistrust Virtue: Hope Corresponds to Freud's oral stage
centers around the infant's basic needs being met by the parents.
Primary Caregivers give trust or mistrust
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt
Age: Toddlers, 2 to 3 years Main Question: "Can I do things
myself or must I always rely on others?"
Virtue: Will As the child gains control over
eliminative functions and motor abilities, they begin to explore their surroundings.
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Age : Preschool, 4 to 6 years Main Question: "Am I good or am I
bad?" Virtue: Purpose Related Elements in Society: ideal
prototypes/roles The child is learning to master the
world around him or her. Guilt is a new emotion and is
confusing to the child.
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority Age : Childhood, 7 to 12 years. Main Question: "Am I successful or
worthless?" Virtue: Competence Related Elements in Society: division
of labor Erikson viewed the elementary
school years as critical for the development of self-confidence.
Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion Age : Adolescents, 13 to 19 years. Main Question: "Who am I and where
am I going?" Ego quality: Fidelity Related Elements in Society:
Ideology Child develops a sense of sexual
identity. Sometimes the roles becomes confusing.
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation Age : Young Adults, 20 to 34 years. Main Question: "Am I loved and
wanted?" or "Shall I share my life with someone or live alone?"
Ego quality: Love Related Elements in Society: patterns
of cooperation (often marriage)
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation Age : Middle Adulthood, 35 to 65
years. Main Question: "Will I produce
something of real value?" Virtue: Care Related Elements in Society:
parenting, educating, or other productive social involvement
Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs. Despair Age : Seniors, 65 years onwards. Main Question: "Have I lived a full
life?" Virtue: Wisdom
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