Lesson 5 Flashcards
Lifespan approach to self-development (37 cards)
German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst
Erik Homburger Erikson
Accdg to Erik Erikson, what is the primary motivator for human development
social interaction
Erik Erikson emphasized that the development of the self is a _________________________ involving eight
psychosocial stages of development
life-long process
Stage 1
trust vs mistrust
occurs approximately after birth to one and a half years of life
Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
__________ is built when a baby’s basic needs are met
trust
“Is my world safe?”
Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
Stage 2
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
occurs from about one and a half to 3 years of age
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
“Can I do things by myself?”
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
gaining a personal sense of control is the hallmark of this particular stage
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
seeking _____________ develops a strong sense of independence
autonomy
occurs from 3 to 5 years of age
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
“Am I good or bad?”
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
a sense of accomplishment
quickly compensates for most guilt feelings
resilient
children are being challenged to develop purposeful behavior to cope with
challenges
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
when asked to assume more responsibility for themselves, children develop ________
when allowed to be irresponsible or made anxious because of too much
criticisms, they develop too much ________
initiative; guilt
occurs from 6 years of age until puberty
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
“How can I be good?”
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
children can achieve industry by mastering knowledge and intellectual skills
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
occurs from 12 to 18 years of age
Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion
“Who am I?”; “Where am I going?”
Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion
a stage where adolescents face the challenge of finding out who they are,
what they are all about, and where they are going in life
Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion
Erikson described Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion as ____________
psychological moratorium