Introduction to Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychology/Contributions of Erikson

• Erikson's development theory
  • Erik Erikson - psychosocial theory & crisis stages
    1. trust vs mistrust 0-1 years
       • +infant learns to trust world, people are trustworthy, self-confidence.
       • -infant is neglected, mistrust.
    2. autonomy vs shame 2-3 years
       • +child gains independence
       • -child doubts self and abilities
    3. initiative vs guilt 4-5 years
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    4. industry vs inferiority 6-12 years
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    5. identity vs role confusion adolescence
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    6. intimacy vs isolation early adulthood
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    7. generativity vs stagnation middle adulthood
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    8. integrity vesus despair later adulthood
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