1. What is the crisis experienced in Erikson’s first stage of psychosocial development? How did Chrystell resolve this stage? What was the outcome of the crisis? Was it favorable or unfavorable?
The crisis experienced in Erikson’s first stage of psychosocial development is Trust vs. mistrust: “during this stage the infant is completely dependent on the mother. The baby’s interaction with the mother determines whether an attitude of trust of mistrust for future dealings with the environment will be in corporate dint her personality.” Actually Chrystell’s mother helped her resolve this stage by responding to Chrystell’s physical needs and gave her lots of love, affection and security to develop the baby’s sense of trust. With this action, Chrystell developed trust. The outcome of the crisis was Hope which was favorable.
2. What is the crisis experienced in Erikson’s second stage of psychosocial development? How did Chrystell resolve this stage? What was the outcome of the crisis? Was it favorable or unfavorable?
The crisis experienced in Erikson’s second stage of psychosocial development is Autonomy vs. doubt, shame: “children are able to exercise some degree of choice, to experience the power of their autonomous will.” During this stage, Chrystell learned that she was able to choose when to go potty with the positive encouragement from her parents. Chrystell resolved this stage by developing her communication skills and to do things on her own. With this action, Chrystell developed freedom of choice and self-restraint. The outcome of the crisis was Will which was favorable.
4. What is the crisis experienced in Erikson’s fourth stage of psychosocial development? How did Chrystell resolve this stage? What was the outcome of the crisis? Was it favorable or unfavorable?
The crisis experienced in Erikson’s fourth stage of psychosocial development is