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Using Eriksons 8 stages of Psychosocial Development
Human development is a branch of psychology with the goal of understanding people — how they develop, grow, and change throughout their lives. This discipline, which can help individuals better understand themselves and their relationships, is broad. As such, it can be used in various professional settings and career paths. If human development is the study of how people change throughout their lives, how and when does this development happen? Many scientists and psychologists have studied various aspects of human development, including ego psychologist Erik Erikson.
He examined the impact of social experiences throughout an individual’s life and theorized that psychosocial development happens in eight sequential parts. What are the eight stages of human development? Using Eriksons 8 stages of Psychosocial Development Please create a chart summary which includes the following: 1. Stage 2, Age range 3. Basic conflict (Psychological crisis) 4. Important events 5. Generalized summary Please submit the exercise in a table format. Please use at least 2 in text citations and references.
Paper For Above instruction
| Stage | Age Range | Basic Conflict (Psychological Crisis) | Important Events | Generalized Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust vs. Mistrust | Birth to 12-18 months | Can I Trust the World? | Bonding with caregivers, consistent care, and developing trust | Infants learn whether or not they can trust their environment and caregivers, shaping their sense of security (Erikson, 1950/1994). |
| Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt | 1.5 to 3 years | Is It Okay to Be Me? | Learning independence through routines, exploring boundaries, and self-control | Children develop a sense of autonomy and confidence but can also feel shame if they are overly restricted or criticized. |
| Initiative vs. Guilt | 3 to 6 years | Is It Okay for Me to Do, Move, and Act? | Imaginative play, making decisions, and asserting themselves in interactions | Children develop initiative and leadership but may feel guilt if their attempts are thwarted or criticized. |
| Industry vs. Inferiority | 6 to 12 years | Can I Make It in the World of People and Things? | Learning new skills, school, social interactions, and achievement | Children develop a sense of competence and confidence through mastery of skills; failure can lead to feelings of inferiority. |
| Identity vs. Role Confusion | 12 to 18 years | Who Am I? What Can I Be? | Exploring personal identity, peer relationships, and future roles | Adolescents develop a clear sense of self; confusion indicates difficulties in identity formation (Erikson, 1968). |
| Intimacy vs. Isolation | 18 to 40 years | Can I Love? | Forming meaningful romantic relationships, friendships, and commitments | Young adults develop the ability to form deep relationships; failure results in loneliness and social withdrawal. |
| Generativity vs. Stagnation | 40 to 65 years | Can I Make My Life Count? | Mentoring, parenting, working, and contributing to society | Adults develop a sense of usefulness and accomplishment; stagnation involves feelings of unproductiveness and disconnectedness. |
| Integrity vs. Despair | 65 years and older | Was My Life Well Spent? | Reflection on life, acceptance of death, and life review | Older adults achieve a sense of integrity if they feel their life was meaningful; despair results from regrets and a sense of wasted life. |
References
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