ERIKSON’S PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY

3 MAJOR ELEMENTS

• Ego Identity

• Ego Strength

• Conflict
 FIRST STAGE ( 0 – 1 ½ YEARS)

• Trust VS. Mistrust

• Complete dependecy on parent

• Physical and emotional needs

must be met.
SECOND STAGE ( 1 – 3 YEARS )

• Autonomy VS Shame

• Independence of thought and

actions

• Parental reaction,
encouragement, and patience
3RD STAGE ( 3 – 6 YEARS )

• Initiative VS. Guilt

• Play Age

• Mimic/mirror others behaviors

• Develop Creatively and Cognitively

4TH STAGE ( 6 – 12 YEARS )

• Industry VS. Inferiority

• Influenced by peers and teachers

• Entrance to Life

• Failure to succeed socially causes

the feeling of inferiority
5TH STAGE ( 12 – 18 YEARS )

• Identity VS. Role Confusion

• Determine Identity

• More independent ,
withdrawing from peers and
parents.
6TH STAGE ( 18 – 35 YEARS )

• Intimacy VS. Isolation

• Start of families
7TH STAGE ( 35 – 55 YEARS )

• Generativity VS. Self-absorption

• Importance of work

• Being a role model for children

8TH STAGE ( 55 TO DEATH)

• Integrity Vs. Despair

• Reflection of life
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