erik erikson’s

James Ko

HHS4M

Erik Homburger Erikson (1902~1994) A Danish German American developmental

psychologist and psychoanalyst

From birth to death Must finish one stage to get to another Resolving each stage, individual gain new

strengths Biological & social Clock Identity = psychological clock

(birth to 18 months) Psychosocial Crisis: Trust vs. Mistrust Strength: Drive and Hope

(18 months to 3 years) Psychosocial Crisis: Autonomy vs. shame &

doubt Strength: Self-control, Courage and Will

(3 to 5 years) Psychosocial Crisis: Initiative vs. Guilt Strength: Purpose

(5 years to teens) Psychosocial Crisis: Industry vs. Inferiority Strength: Method and competence

(teens to 20's) Psychosocial Crisis: Identity vs. Role

Confusion Strength: Devotion and Fidelity

(20's to 40 years) Psychosocial Crisis: Intimacy vs. Isolation Strength: Affiliation and Love

(40 to 60 years) Psychosocial Crisis: Generativity vs.

stagnation Strength: Production and Care

(from 60 years) Psychosocial crisis: Ego Integrity vs. Despair Strength: Wisdom

Many stages to categorize life in Simple and easy

Very old Ages may not fit May skip or never get to some stages

1. Where was Erik Erikson born? 2. What is Erikson’s middle name? 3. When does Adolescence occur? 4. When does Mid adulthood occur? 5. What is the strength gained in late

adulthood?