Erik Erikson

Question 1

as a relatively powerful, independent part of personality that works toward such goals as establishing one’s identity and satisfying a
need for mastery over the environment.

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Ego

Question 2

e principal function of the ego

Answer 2

establish and maintain the sense of identity

Question 3

s a complex inner state that includes a sense of
oneself as unique, yet also as a whole within oneself and having continuity with the past and the future.

Answer 3

sense of identity

Question 4

refers to experiences with our body; a way of seeing our physical self a

Answer 4

Body ego-

Question 5

represents the image we have of ourselves in comparison with an established idea

Answer 5

Ego ideal

Question 6

image we have of ourselves in the variety of social roles we play

Answer 6

Ego identity

Question 7

Too little basic strength at any one stage results in a

Answer 7

core pathology

Question 8

produces a basic strength or ego quality.

Answer 8

which syntonic (harmonious) element and a dystonic (disruptive)

Question 9

8 stages of development

Answer 9

1. Trust vs. Mistrust (0-1)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3)
3. Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5)
4. Industry vs. Inferiority(6-12)
   5.Identity vs. Identity Confusion(12-18)
5. Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-30 years)
6. Generativity vs. Stagnation (31-60 years)
7. Integrity vs. Despair (60- death)

Question 10

Both studies demonstrated
his notion that culture and history help shape personality.

Answer 10

Anthropological Studies

Question 11

combined the methods of psychoanalysis and historical research to study several personalities, most notably

Answer 11

Psychohistory