Psychosocial Development and Theories

Question 1

Erikson Stage 1

Answer 1

Trust vs Mistrust
Birth to 18 months
infant realies that survival and comfort needs will be met

Question 2

Erikson Stage 2

Answer 2

Autonomy vs Doubt
2-4 yrs old
child realizes they can control bodil functions ; self controlled will is integrated

Question 3

Erikson Stage 3

Answer 3

Initiative vs Guilt
Elementary age
child gains social skills and gender role identity
sense of purpose is gained

Question 4

Erikson Stage 4

Answer 4

Industry vs Inferiority
Middle school age
child gains sense of security through peers and gains mastery over activitiies of their age group

Question 5

Erikson stage 5

Answer 5

Self identity vs role confusion
adolescence
teen begins to make choises about adult roles, with the resolution of this identity crisis a sense of fidelity is gained

Question 6

Erikson Stage 6

Answer 6

Intimacy vs Isolation
Young adult
establishes intimate relationships with family and partner

Question 7

Erikson stage 7

Answer 7

Generativity vs self-absorption
Middle adulthood
adult finds security in contribution of their chosen personal/professional roles

Question 8

Erikson Stage 8

Answer 8

Integrity vs Despair
Older adulthood
reflects on own values and is shared with the younger generation

Question 9

Maslow heirarchy of needs

Answer 9

If lower levels are not met then individual can’t work on high levels
- Psychological: basic needs
-Safety: need for physical and psychological security
-Love and belonging: need for affection, emotional support, and group affiliation
- Self-esteem
-Self-actualization