Erik Erikson – Flashcards

Came up with the Theory of Psychosocial Development. In each stage people experience a conflict that serves as a turning point in development. Passing or failing determines personal growth or stunt, but you can always pass the stage at a later point in life.

8 distinct stages with two possible outcomes:pass or fail. Passing results in a healthy personality and successful interactions with others. Failing can mean a reduced ability to complete further stages and therefore a more unhealthy personality and sense of self. Even if failed they can be passed later on.

Stage in which a totally dependent infant will develop an optimistic, trusting attitude toward the world depending on whether his biological needs are adequately met by his caregivers and sound attachments formed

Stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes lack of self-esteem.

Stage in which a child begins to want things that conflicts with parental wishes. Over-controlling parents may instill negative feelings and damage self-esteem. Supportive parents encourage emerging independence while providing appropriate controls.

Stage in which child must learn that work is valued in this sphere to achieve a sense of competence.

Stage, the major task is to build a consistent unified sense of self. Failure of teens to achieve a sense of identity results in uncertainty of who they are.

The major task is to achieve a deep caring relationship with others and having meaningful experiences with them. Otherwise, we experience loneliness feeling alone and uncared for in life

Stage of social development in which middle-aged people begin to devote themselves more to fulfilling one's potential and doing public service. Others though become preoccupied with their own needs and try to fullfill them but instead don't move on.

Stage in which those near the end of life look back and evaluate their lives. Those that look back with satisfaction develop a sense of wholeness. Those who are unsatisfied look back with regret and dissapointment.

The type of parenting that imposes rules and expects them to be followed

The type of parenting in which parents are responsive and demanding. They have rules and explain the reasoning behind the rule.

The type of parenting in which parents submit to the child's every whim, making few demands and use little punishment.