Developmental Theory - Erik Erikson

Erik Erikson

* Neo-Freudian

*Accepted Freud's ideas; More Society and Culture oriented

* Epigenetic Principle = Development pre-determined unfolding of personality in 8 stages=

* Developmental Lag = If person doesn't master developmental Tasks, this lag may occur

8 Stages - Developmental Tasks

1. Birth - 18 months: Oral-sensory = Trust vs. Mistrust

2. 18 mo - 3/4 yrs: Anal-Muscular = Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt

3. 3/4 yrs - 5/6 yrs: Genital-locomotor = Initiaiive vs. Guilt

4. 6 yrs - 12 yrs: Latency = Industry vs. Inferiority

5. Puberty - 18/20 yrs: Adolescence = Identity vs. Role confusion

6. 18 - 30 yrs: Young Adulthood = Intimacy vs. Isolation

7. Mid 20's - Late 50's: Middle Adulthood = Generativity vs. Stagnation

8. Begins around 60: Late Adulthood/Maturity = Ego Integrity vs. Despair