question 3 erikson and case study Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is the first stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Infancy (0-1 year)
* Crisis: Trust vs. Mistrust
* Developing trust in caregivers or gain fear and suspicion.
what is the 2nd stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Early Childhood (1-3 years)
* Crisis: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
* Building independence or feel self-doubt and insecurity.
what is the 3rd stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Preschool (3-5 years)
* Crisis: Initiative vs. Guilt
* take initiative vs guilt and hesitation.
what is the 4th stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
School Age (6-12 years)
* Crisis: Industry vs. Inferiority
* Master skills and gaining confidence or feel inferior
what is the 5th stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Adolescence (12-18 years)
* Crisis: Identity vs. Role Confusion
* Form a sense of identity or feel confusion about your roles.
what is the 6th stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Young Adulthood (18-40 years)
* Crisis: Intimacy vs. Isolation
* Building close relationships or be and feel isolated
what is the 7th stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Middle Adulthood (40-65 years)
* Crisis: Generativity vs. Stagnation
* Contributing to society or failure may result in stagnation.
what is the final 8th stage of the theory , the age range and the crisis in the stage
Late Adulthood (65+ years)
* Crisis: Integrity vs. Despair
* Reflect on life positively or feel Despair
what crisis is neil(swimming) in
decribe his situation and link it to eriksons theory
Crisis: Intimacy vs. Isolation
18-40yrs
Key Conflict: Forming relationships vs. feeling isolated and alone.
neils situation-
Neil breakup with owen»made him feel isolated»>increase drinking to cope with isolation»but he joins swimming club»>he wants social connection»>shows he wants meaningful relationships
Link to theory
Neil struggle shows isolation side of crisis»>by forming meaningful connection from swimming»>he deals with crisis well
what crisis is mays (mowing) in
decribe her situation and link it to eriksons theory
Crisis: Integrity vs. Despair 65+yrs
Key Conflict: Reflect on life positively vs. Reflect on life negatively
Mays situation
She reflects positively on her life»>remebers dead husband memories»_space;»she has grief and hip issues
However she has a purpose trhou gardening and social connections»>e.g penny helping her with chores
Link to theory
May is going throu stage well»>comfort in memories while being social»>despite grief and physical issues
give a critique of the theory based on May(mowing)
Stages Are Overgeneralized
Erikson’s stages assume people go through crises at fixed ages which is wrong don’t reflect real life
May’s Case- she is still going through stage 6 intimacy vs isolation due to her husbands passing even at her age
And reflecting on life positively (Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair).
give a critique of the theory based on nell(swimming)
Stages Are Overgeneralized
Theory assumes everyone goes throu same crisis at same stage»which is wrong
In nells case he struggled with identity crisis due to career confusion»stage 5 identity vs role confusion crisis»>also broke up with owen and is isolated»>stage 6 Intimacy vs isolation crisis
