Freud vs. Erikson

Freud vs. Erikson

1. 1936

2. 1958

3. Theory

   • Ego Psychology refining psychoanalysis
   • Used list of 9 defence mechanisms (moved beyond repression)
     • Particular focus on "sexual awakening" stage of adolescence
   • Created "Coping and Defending Scale" to measure theory
   • Viewed Ego as communication system across Id and Superego

4. Theory

   • "Eight Stages of Man"
     • Life course of development with diffrerent issues to solve at each stage
   • First to introduce "identity crisis" of adolescence (incl. ethnic)
   • Phinney created "Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure" scale
     • Roberts adapted it to distinguish between Exploration (thoughts) and Commitment (feelings)

5. Compare

   • Criticisms for not challenging Freud enough
   • Consider conflicts of adolescence
   • Much more social than previous personality theories
   • Popularised modern day concepts

6. Contrast

   • Freud = Expand defence mechanisms Erikson = New set of stages
   • Freud = No agreed upon measure Erikson = MEIM scale