Developmental Psychology

1.10 Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development Another contributor to the psychoanalytical branch of psychology was a man by the name of Erik Erikson. He believed that development followed a series of conflicts and that they needed to be resolved at the end of each stage of the lifespan. Erikson’s focus was not on sexuality, but rather the emotions that an individual would go through. Let’s look at the life stages according to Erik Erikson. 1.11 The Life Stages According to Erikson Age Stage/Conflict Characteristics Outcome Birth through 1 year of age Trust vs. Mistrust Babies will learn to trust their caregivers to help give them what they need Resolved Conflict: Will learn hope and trust Unresolved Conflict: Will learn mistrust 2 – 3 years Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Babies will learn to trust their caregivers to help give them what they need Resolved Conflict: Learns to be self- sufficient Unresolved Conflict: Learn to doubt themselves 4 – 5 years Initiative vs. Guilt This is where children learn about accepting responsibility for their actions. Resolved conflict: Learns purpose Unresolved Conflict: Gains feeling of guilt 6 – 11 years Industry vs. Inferiority Children learn about accomplishing tasks and become productive members of their families and even society Resolved Conflict: Learns competence Unresolved Conflict: Feels inferior 12 – 18 years Identity vs. Role Confusion Individuals in this stage will start exploring their identity and inner self Resolved Conflict: Learns fidelity to specific identity Unresolved Conflict: Feeling of a role conflict. Young Adult Intimacy vs. Isolation Individuals learn how about relationships and becoming intimate. Resolved Conflict: Learns love Unresolved Conflict: Individual may become a loner Middle Adulthood Generativity vs. Stagnation Attempt to create contributions, leaving them for the future and generations Resolved Conflict: Learn wisdom Unresolved Conflict: Depression develops about living a life that seemed meaningless. Late Adulthood Integrity vs. Despair Adults will look at their lives to see if it has been fulfilling Resolved Conflict: Learns wisdom Unresolved Conflict: Depression may develop.

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