Lester L.
Vega
BSED – Science IVB
FS1 Learning Episode 2: Show Your Learning Artifacts
Psychosocial Theory of Development by Erik Homburger Erikson
My favorite theory of development was proposed by Erik Homburger Erikson. It is the
Psychosocial Development Theory. His theory stuck in my mind when I first discovered it; it is
indeed an exemplary work that have been proposed by a person. One thing that I always
remember about Erikson’s theory is the involvement of socialization. His concepts about the
development of the person can be seen in reality and observable. Also, the psychosocial
theories contend that continuing interactions between people and their social settings are what
lead to development. Societies are set up to direct individual development toward a specific
ideal of full adulthood through the use of their institutions, rules, roles, rituals, and
consequences.
Furthermore, Erikson's idea was based on the so-called epigenetic principle. This theory
holds that growth occurs in phases that emerge throughout time and within the confines of a
larger community. If people are able to resolve the issue, they will leave the stage with
psychological prowess that will benefit them throughout the rest of their life. They might not
acquire the crucial abilities required for a strong sense of self if they are unable to appropriately
handle these disputes. Erikson asserts that a person's personality and social abilities change
over the course of eight stages that span the entirety of their life. A person encounters a
psychosocial crisis, critical issue, at each level, which must be overcome.
The first stage of Psychosocial development is Trust vs. Mistrust. At this stage, the
infant's requirements are entirely met by their caretaker throughout this time, making them
completely dependent. If an infant's requirements aren't met, they may develop anxiety and
distrust. The second stage is Autonomy vs. Shame. During this stage, Children develop their
physical skills throughout this period as they explore their surroundings and become more
independent. A youngster may experience guilt and doubt their capacity to take care of oneself
if they are subjected to excessive criticism or live in a restrictive environment. The third stage is
initiative vs. Guilt. A youngster develops their ability to start conversations and play games with
other kids throughout this stage. During this era, children are also quite curious. If the child is
overly-controlled or made to feel that their questions are annoying, the child can develop
feelings of guilt. The fourth stage is industry vs, Inferiority. Children in this stage also start to
take pride in their successes and place more weight on what their peers think of them. This
psychosocial crisis may cause a youngster to react poorly, which may result in inferiority
complexes and low self-esteem. The fifth stage is Identity vs. Confusion. Teenagers go through
stage 5 while striving to "find themselves" and looking for a sense of identity. A person may
experience role confusion or doubt about who they are and how they fit into society if they have
a negative reaction to the crisis in stage 5. The stage 6 is about Intimacy vs. isolation. Intimate
relationship development is the main priority at this point, and love is the virtue that can be
attained. People who don't get past stage 6 may feel alone and alone. This may occasionally
result in depression. The seventh stage is Generativity vs. Stagnation. Generosity is the act of
giving back to society as a manner of "leaving a mark" on the world. If stage 7 is unsuccessful
for someone, they stagnate. The person could feel unimportant and cut off from their community
as a result of this. The last stage is Integrity vs. Despair. This stage is when a person considers
their life and their accomplishments and accepts that death is inevitable. A person may
experience feelings of despair if they don't believe their life has been productive or if they feel
guilty about past events.
