Erik erikson's psychological theory

Erikson's psychological theory

2. Stages of Psychosocial Development

3. Stage
1
Trust vs. mistrust (Infancy: Birth to 18 months )
•Babies must learn to trust their
parents care and affection
•If not done the babies could develop
a distrust and view the world as
inconsistent and unpredictable

4. Stage 2
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt (Toddlerhood:18
months to 3 years)
Child learns to feed
themselves and do things
on there own.
Or they could start feeling
ashamed and doubt their
abilities

5. Stage 3
Initiative vs. guilt (Preschooler:3 to 5 years)
Using initiative in planning
or carrying out plans.
Or develop a sense of guilt
over misbehaviour
regarding parents limits.

6. Stage 4 Industry vs. inferiority (Elementary school age:6 to 12)
Learn to follow the rules imposed by schools
or home.
Or the child can start believing the are inferior
to others

7. Stage 5
Identity vs. role confusion (adolescence:12 to
18 years)
1.Acquire a sense of
identity
2.Or can become
confused about ones
role in life

8. Stage
6
Intimacy vs. isolation (early adulthood:18 to 35 years)
Develop a
relationship
and joint
identity with
a partner.
Or can
become
isolated and
stay away
from
meaningful
relationships.

9. Stage 7 Generativity vs. stagnation (Middle age 35 to 60 years)
Making use of time and
having a concern with
helping others and guiding
the next generation.
Or can become self
centered, and stagnant.
Questions what the person
will do with their extra
time.

10. Stage 8 Integrity vs. despair (Later life:60+)
Understanding and
accept the meaning of
temporary life.
Or complains about
regrets, not having
enough time, and not
finding a meaning
throughout life.

11. Educational implications of Erikson’s Theory
•Encourage initiative in young children. Children in preschool
and early childhood education programs should be given a
great deal of freedom to explore their world.
•Promote industry in elementary school children. Teacher
should provide an atmosphere in which children become
passionate about learning.
•Stimulate identity exploration in adolescents. Recognize that
the student’s identity is multidimensional.

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