Week 1 - Erikson

Question 1

Erikson: Theory of…

Answer 1

Psychosocial Development

Question 2

8 stages of the

Answer 2

life cycle

Question 3

Individuals have an _____ _____ with an _______ _____

Answer 3

Individuals have an internal struggle with individual crises

Question 4

What must be completed in each stage?

Answer 4

Specific tasks associated with each stage must be completed for resolution of the crisis + emotional growth

Question 5

Erikson - Birth to 18 months

Answer 5

Trust vs Mistrust 
Task: develop trust in mother and generalize that trust which results in: 
-self confidence
-optimism 
-hope for the future

Question 6

Trust vs Mistrust: age, non-achievement

Answer 6

Birth to 18 months

Non-achievement: emotional dissatisfaction with others, suspiciousness, difficulty with interpersonal relationships

Question 7

Autonomy vs Shame + Doubt: age, non-achievement

Answer 7

18 months - 3 years
Non-achievment: Lack of self-confidence, lack of pride in ability to perform, feeling of being controlled by others, caregivers restrict independent behaviors (physically or verbally, or set the child up for unrealistic expectations

Question 8

Erikson - 18 months to 3 years

Answer 8

Autonomy vs Shame + Doubt

Task: Gain self-control and independence; delay of gratification, self-confidence in ability to perform

Question 9

How is autonomy achieved?

Answer 9

When parents encourage and provide opportunities for independent activities

Question 10

Erikson: 3-6 years

Answer 10

Initiative vs Guilt
Goal: Develop sense of purpose and ability to initiate activities

Achievement: ability to exercise restraint and self-control of inappropriate behaviors, control impulses

Question 11

Initiative vs Guilt: age, non-achievement

Answer 11

3-6 years

Non-achievement: feelings of inadequacy, guilt, sense of defeat

Question 12

In Initiative vs Guilt, what is encouraged? Performance is _____ and ______ __________.

Answer 12

• Creativity is encouraged

- Performance is recognized and positively reinforced

Question 13

Erikson 6-12 years

Answer 13

Industry vs Inferiority
Task: Achieve sense of self-confidence (by learning, competing, performing successfully, receiving recognition)

Achievement:

• Satisfaction and pleasure in interaction/involvement of others.
• Mastery of reliable work habits, trustworthiness, pride in achievement

Question 14

Industry is achieved when

Answer 14

Encouragement is given to activities and responsibilities in school and community
-Recognized for accomplishments

Question 15

Industry vs Inferiority: age, non-achievement

Answer 15

6-12 years
Non-achievement: Difficulty interpreting relationships because of feelings of personal inadequacy, inability to cooperate, compromise, or problems solve/complete tasks successfully

Question 16

Erikson: 12-20 years

Answer 16

Identity vs Role Confusion
Sense of confidence, emotional stability, see self as an unique individual
-Value system, career choice, relationships with both genders, making decisions that influence their lives

Question 17

In the Identity vs Role Confusion stage, parents…

Answer 17

relinquish control

Question 18

Identity vs Role Confusion: age, non-achievement

Answer 18

12-20 years

Non-achievement: Confusion about role in life - lack of personal values, self-confidence

Question 19

In Identity vs Role confusion stage, lack of self-confidence is expressed by

Answer 19

Delinquency and rebellious behavior

Question 20

Erikson: 20-30 years

Answer 20

Intimacy vs Isolation
Form lasting relationship or commitment to another person, cause, institution, or creative effort

Achievement: capacity for mutual love and respect between 2 people, ability of an individual to pledge total commitment to another

Question 21

Intimacy vs Isolation: age, non-achievement

Answer 21

20-30 years
Non-Achievement: social isolation, aloneness
-Often seeks intimacy through numerous superficial sexual contacts, no career established, history of occupational changes

Question 22

Erikson: 30-65 years

Answer 22

Generativity vs Stagnation/Self-Absorption
Task: Achieve life’s goals established for self while also considering the welfare of future generations

Achievement: sense of gratification from personal and professional achievement from meaningful contributions to others

Question 23

Someone who has achieved Generatively is

Answer 23

Active in service to others and society

Question 24

Generativity vs Stagnation/Self-Absorption: age, non-achievement

Answer 24

30-65 years

Non-achievement: lack of concern for welfare of future, preoccupied with self, withdrawn/isolated and self indulgent

Question 25

Generativity is unresolved when

Answer 25

Earlier tasks are not fulfilled

Question 26

Erikson: 65 years to death

Answer 26

Ego integrity vs despair
Goal: review life and derive meaning from positive and negative events while achieving positive sense of self

Achievement: Sense of self-worth and self-acceptance

Question 27

Does someone who has achieved ego integrity accept that some goals were not achieved?
Do they fear death?
How do they see death?

Answer 27

• Accept that some goals were achieved and some were not
• Do not fear death
• View death as another stage of development

Question 28

Ego Integrity vs Despair: age, non-achievement

Answer 28

65- death
Non-achievement: Disgust with life progression, wants to start over and have a 2nd chance, feels worthless
-Anger, depression, loneliness, focus on past failures