Analyzing Erikson's Eight Stages Of Development
Aishah Afzal – Assignment 1 Erikson
Erikson’s 8 Stages of Development
Stage 1 Trust vs Mistrust: strength/virtue gained hope
This stage occurs during infancy, birth to age 1, and it is during this stage that the infant gains the ability to either trust an adult or mistrust an adult. According to Erikson’s theory, if an infant is well fed and cared for the infant will develop a trust with the caregiver and will demonstrate emotions of happiness and faith in humanity. However, if an infant is not properly fed, abused, or not cared for the infant will develop a sense of mistrust in the caregiver and will demonstrate emotions of fear and distress.
Stage 2 Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt: strength/virtue gained will
This stage occurs during ages 1 to 3, …show more content…
According to Erikson’s theory it is during this time that the adolescence develops the sense of their own abilities and skills. They see themselves at being able to complete tasks and master skills that are given to them. They experience success and it intrinsically motivates them to continually complete tasks and master skills both in and out of the classroom. However, when an adolescence enters school without much knowledge and starts to compare himself/herself to their peers they start to lose confidence and lose self-esteem. The adolescence may feel they are unable or not smart enough to master skills and complete tasks especially when they are not receiving that support and encouragement from peers, parents, and …show more content…
According to Erikson’s theory, as the older adult reflects back on their lives they start to remember their accomplishments and feel a sense of fulfillment for living a full life. However, some older adults start to remember their failures in life and start to feel afraid that they did not lived a fulfilled life. Many start to feel at peace with the world to face death. However, if the older adult did not feel at peace they become angry at themselves and the world. They also start to wish for a redo of their lives.
References
Erik Erikson's Stages of Development – Stages 1 and 2. (2012, October 15). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment1-2/
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 3 and 4. (2012, December 10). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment3-4/
Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 5 and 6. (2011, January 11). Retrieved May 24, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment5-6/
Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 7 and 8. (2013, January 18). Retrieved May 24, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment7-8/
McLeod, S. (1970, January 01). Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development. Retrieved May 23, 2017, from
Erikson’s 8 Stages of Development
Stage 1 Trust vs Mistrust: strength/virtue gained hope
This stage occurs during infancy, birth to age 1, and it is during this stage that the infant gains the ability to either trust an adult or mistrust an adult. According to Erikson’s theory, if an infant is well fed and cared for the infant will develop a trust with the caregiver and will demonstrate emotions of happiness and faith in humanity. However, if an infant is not properly fed, abused, or not cared for the infant will develop a sense of mistrust in the caregiver and will demonstrate emotions of fear and distress.
Stage 2 Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt: strength/virtue gained will
This stage occurs during ages 1 to 3, …show more content…
According to Erikson’s theory it is during this time that the adolescence develops the sense of their own abilities and skills. They see themselves at being able to complete tasks and master skills that are given to them. They experience success and it intrinsically motivates them to continually complete tasks and master skills both in and out of the classroom. However, when an adolescence enters school without much knowledge and starts to compare himself/herself to their peers they start to lose confidence and lose self-esteem. The adolescence may feel they are unable or not smart enough to master skills and complete tasks especially when they are not receiving that support and encouragement from peers, parents, and …show more content…
According to Erikson’s theory, as the older adult reflects back on their lives they start to remember their accomplishments and feel a sense of fulfillment for living a full life. However, some older adults start to remember their failures in life and start to feel afraid that they did not lived a fulfilled life. Many start to feel at peace with the world to face death. However, if the older adult did not feel at peace they become angry at themselves and the world. They also start to wish for a redo of their lives.
References
Erik Erikson's Stages of Development – Stages 1 and 2. (2012, October 15). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment1-2/
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 3 and 4. (2012, December 10). Retrieved May 23, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment3-4/
Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 5 and 6. (2011, January 11). Retrieved May 24, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment5-6/
Erikson’s Stages of Development – Stages 7 and 8. (2013, January 18). Retrieved May 24, 2017, from https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/eriksonstagesofdevelopment7-8/
McLeod, S. (1970, January 01). Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development. Retrieved May 23, 2017, from