Erikson partitioned the life span into eight stages‚ each of which brings a psychosocial crisis involving transitions in important social relationships. According to Erikson‚ personality is shaped by how individuals deal with these psychosocial crises. Each crisis involves a struggle between two opposing tendencies‚ such as trust versus guilt‚ both of which are experienced by the person‚ and represent personality traits that people display in varying degrees over the remainder of their lives (Weiten
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in life; a point when individuals seek to transmit something meaningful to the next generation; Reach and maintain satisfaction in their careers Midlife as the period when there would be a “struggle” between Generativity vs Stagnation (Erickson‚ 1968). Erickson 8 life span stages. Generativity: is to assist young generation in developing and leading useful lives for example; give birth‚ parenting‚ teaching‚ leading doing things that benefit to the community Stagnation: The feeling of having done nothing
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In Dr. Eric Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Dilemmas he stated that conflict between personal impulse and the social world. Erikson also believed that a sense of competence also motivates behaviors and actions. Each stage in Erikson’s theory is concerned with becoming competent in an area of life. If the stage is handled well‚ the person will feel a sense of mastery. Being able to master the dilemma during each stages of Erikson’s psychosocial development creates a sense of success and well development
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trust vs. mistrust (birth to 1 year)‚ autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1 to 3 years)‚ initiative vs. guilt (3 to 6 years)‚ industry vs. inferiority (7 to 11 years)‚ identity vs. role confusion (12 to 18 years)‚ intimacy vs. isolation (the 20 ’s)‚ generativity vs.self-absorption (late 20 ’s to 50 ’s)‚ and integrity vs. despair (50 ’s and older.) According to Erikson‚ if a 2-year-old is trusted and allowed to explore his or her own environment‚ a sense of independence‚ or autonomy‚ will be acquired.
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45 years Stage: Young Adulthood Task: Intimacy Vs. isolation Positive: intimate relationships Intense and lasting relationship‚ they have commitment Negative: avoidance of intimacy Age: 45 – 65 years Stage: middle adulthood Task: Generativity vs. Stagnation (unproductivity) Think about what they can leave their generation behind them Positive: creative and productive Negative: self-centered Age: 65+ years Stage: Late adulthood Task: Integrity vs. despair Positive: sees
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Doubt | 2-3 | Will | Initiative vs. guilt | 3-6 | Purpose | Industry vs. inferiority | 6-12 | Competence | Identity vs. identity confusion | 13-19 | Fidelity | Intimacy vs. isolation | 20-39 | Commitment/mutual devotion | Generativity vs. self-absurption | 40-65 | Care | Integrity vs. despair | 66 onwards | wisdom | Psychosexual Stage Psychosocial stage Main Proponent : Sigmund Freud
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identity was important to developing intimate relationships. Studies have demonstrated that those with a poor sense of self tend to have less committed relationships and are more likely to suffer emotional isolation‚ loneliness‚ and depression. Generativity vs. Stagnation Those who are successful during
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When men and women fail to develop these relationships‚ whether they are romantic or platonic‚ feelings of isolation and loneliness occur. The other is “generativity vs. stagnation” and this is 40-65 years old‚ or middle adulthood. At this stage‚ adults are raising families‚ having jobs‚ and the standards for these are typically defined by culture. However‚ in most cultures‚ failing at these tasks will lead
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(i) In Module 8.1‚ the three areas of development are explained as Physical‚ Cognitive and Psychosocial developments and what that involves‚ Physical development is the growth and changes in the body and brain‚ this includes the senses‚ motor skills‚ health‚ and wellness. An example would be learning to walk‚ using utensils‚ and body changes like hitting puberty. Secondly‚ Cognitive development is said to be learning‚ attention‚ memory‚ language‚ thinking‚ reasoning‚ and creativity. An example would
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Presenting Problem(s): Lisa is adjusting to her new living situation. She expresses that she made the move to Pittsburgh from San Diego because she has more support in Pittsburgh. She explains that she would like the therapy to be more resource based so she can stay on top of the changes happening in her life. When asked what she would like to get out of the counseling session she said she would like reassurance that she is doing the right thing. Assess your client in terms of developmental
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