Erik Erikson

Erik Erikson

1. Influence by Freud

   • Disagreed with Psychosexual theory
     • Proposed Psychosocial theory
   • More positive than Freud

2. 1902-1994

3. Psychosocial Theory

   • "The Eight Ages of Man"
   • Personality developed through 8 psychosocial stages
   • Each stage has a conflict between the 'self' and others
     • Positive or negative outcomes

4. STAGES

   • Stage 1. Trust v Mistrust (0-1)
   • Stage 2. Autonomy v Shame & Doubt (1-2)
   • Stage 3. Initiative v Guilt (3-5)
   • Stage 4. Industry v Inferiority (6-12)
   • Stage 5. Identity v Role Confusion (12-20)
   • Stage 6. Intimacy v Isolation (20-40)
   • Stage 7. Generativity v Stagnation (40-65)
   • Stage 8. Integrity v Despair (65+)

5. Social & Emotional Theorist