Name: Adeyemi Peace M.

Matric Number: PHE/2018/062

Course Code: STE301
Course Title: Curriculum
Development
Personal process of development applying Erik Erikson’s theory of psychological development
Stage 1: Trust and Mistrust (Birth to 18 months)
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt (2 to 3 years)
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 5 years)
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 11 years)
Stage 5: Identity vs. Role confusion (12 to 18 years)
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation (19 to 40 years)
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation (40 to 65 years)
Stage 8: Ego integrity vs. Despair (65 to Death)

My Psychology development from age 6

INDUSTRY VS INFERIORITY
This stage takes place during the early school years from approximately ages 5 to 11. Through
social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and
abilities.

Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of
competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.
At this stage I always felt bad when people around me were comparing me to my other
classmates, but I was able to pull through with a dedicated mind.

IDENTITY VS ROLE CONFUSION

This stage takes place during the often turbulent teenage years. This stage plays an essential
role in developing a sense of personal identity which will continue to influence behavior and
development for the rest of a person's life. Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal
identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion
and a weak sense of self.
During adolescence, children explore their independence and develop a sense of self.2 Those
who receive proper encouragement and reinforcement through personal exploration will
emerge from this stage with a strong sense of self and feelings of independence and control.
Those who remain unsure of their beliefs and desires will feel insecure and confused about
themselves and the future.
During this stage I set my mind towards so many career choices, initially I planned going into
music, but I couldn’t go for it cause I didn’t have a good voice at the time.

INTIMACY AND ISOLATION

Young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to
strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation. This stage covers the
period of early adulthood when people are exploring personal relationships.2

Erikson believed it was vital that people develop close, committed relationships with other
people. Those who are successful at this step will form relationships that are enduring and
secure.
Remember that each step builds on skills learned in previous steps. Erikson believed that a
strong sense of personal identity was important for developing intimate relationships. Studies
have demonstrated that those with a poor sense of self tend to have less committed
relationships and are more likely to struggler with emotional isolation, loneliness, and
depression.
During this stage I started separating myself from everyone I knew to focus on what I had
planned for my future.
I started putting myself in a position of a pro football player, I started putting my career first.
While the word intimacy might evoke thoughts of a sexual relationship, that’s not how Erikson
described it.

According to him, intimacy is a loving relationship of any sort. It requires sharing yourself with
others. It can help you develop deeply personal connections.
Yes, in some cases, this may be a romantic relationship. Erickson believed this stage of
development happens between ages 19 and 40 — which is precisely when most individuals
might be looking for a lifelong romantic partner.

However, he didn’t think romance was the sole endeavor of building intimacy. Instead, it’s a
time when people can develop sustaining, fulfilling relationships with people who aren’t family.

Those who were your “best friends” in high school may become cherished elements of your
intimate circle. They might also fall out and become acquaintances. This is a time during which
those distinctions are often made.
I am a mix of introvert and extrovert. I was very shy when I was young but now I am not I have
gone beyond that to the mix of introvert and extrovert. At this stage I socialize more with my
friends at school and on the pitch or court. I play a lot of sports and have quiet a lot of
achievements the sports I play include cricket, basketball, handball, badminton. I have medals
in all the listed sports. Football is my passion, I come from a family of footballers. I play on the
school team, faculty team and also departmental team. I train a lot to be the best. There are
serious competitors, but we get along well.
I train at home during on holidays, I joined a local club and played with them. This really greatly
affected my interaction with people