Psychosocial Development by Erik Erikson Reflection
Infancy: Trust vs. Mistrust
Value: Hope The infant is uncertain about the world in which they live. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty, the infant looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and consistency of care.
Toddler: Autonomy vs. shame
Value: Will The child is discovering that he or she has many skills and abilities such as putting on clothes and shoes, playing with toys. Such skills illustrate the child’s growing sense of independence.
Pre- school: Initiative vs. Guilt
Value: Purpose The primary feature involves the child regularly interacting with other children at the school. School age: Industry vs Inferiority Value: Competency It is at this stage that the child’s peer group will gain greater significance will become a major source of the child’s self- esteem.
Puberty: Identity vs Role Confusion
Value: Fidelity This is a major stage of development where the child has to learn the roles he will occupy as an adult.
Early Adulthood: Intimacy vs Isolation
Value: Love Once people have established their identities, they are ready to make long term commitments to others. If they cannot, a sense of isolation may result.
Adulthood: Generatively vs Stagnation
Value: Care Has broad application to family, relationships, work and society.
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