Analyzing Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Of Development
Tania Dakers
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Name:Tania Dakers
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Erikson idea of continued development through to adulthood can be beneficial in Steven’s case as he is still engaging in reckless activities as a 34 year old man. In middle adulthood of Erikson’s psychosocial stages the developmental tasks include fulfilling life’s goals that involve family, with a psychological issue of self -absorption if this stage is not met. Steven is self- absorbed. Steven’s drinking and extra marital affairs would suggest that he is only concerned with himself and if his gratification needs are met. In doing these activities he is showing little or no concern in fulfilling life’s goal that involves his family. This has ultimately led to separation with Steven and his wife. I would also ask Steven to talk about and elaborate on his early childhood. In the case study Steven had described his parent’s as controlling had they been controlling all his life? Lack of control over himself and his environment stems from the muscular – anal stage in Erikson’s psychosocial stages which happens around the ages of two and three. Drinking, smoking and sneaking out of his bedroom as a teenager might of given Steven a sense of control over himself. These were all Steven’s decisions so he had the power and control over that, something his parent’s did not. In Erikson’s psychosocial stages Kevin could have also been struggling with the adolescent phase. In working with Steven I would help Steven to achieve this psychosocial stage of early adulthood which is to establish intimate bonds of love and friendship with the optical outcome of commitment, sharing, closeness and love. If this is achieved then Steven will have another chance with love which does not include extra marital
STUDENT DETAILS
ACAP Student ID:215672
Name:Tania Dakers
Course:Counselling Theories
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Unit/Module:
Educator: Denis Hay
Assessment Name:
Assessment Number:
Term & Year:
Word Count:
DECLARATION
I declare that this assessment is my own work, based on my own personal research/study . I also declare that this assessment, nor parts of it, has not been previously submitted for any other unit/module or course, and that I have not copied in part or whole or otherwise plagiarised the work of another student and/or persons. I have read the ACAP Student Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy and understand its implications.
I also declare, if this is a practical …show more content…
Erikson idea of continued development through to adulthood can be beneficial in Steven’s case as he is still engaging in reckless activities as a 34 year old man. In middle adulthood of Erikson’s psychosocial stages the developmental tasks include fulfilling life’s goals that involve family, with a psychological issue of self -absorption if this stage is not met. Steven is self- absorbed. Steven’s drinking and extra marital affairs would suggest that he is only concerned with himself and if his gratification needs are met. In doing these activities he is showing little or no concern in fulfilling life’s goal that involves his family. This has ultimately led to separation with Steven and his wife. I would also ask Steven to talk about and elaborate on his early childhood. In the case study Steven had described his parent’s as controlling had they been controlling all his life? Lack of control over himself and his environment stems from the muscular – anal stage in Erikson’s psychosocial stages which happens around the ages of two and three. Drinking, smoking and sneaking out of his bedroom as a teenager might of given Steven a sense of control over himself. These were all Steven’s decisions so he had the power and control over that, something his parent’s did not. In Erikson’s psychosocial stages Kevin could have also been struggling with the adolescent phase. In working with Steven I would help Steven to achieve this psychosocial stage of early adulthood which is to establish intimate bonds of love and friendship with the optical outcome of commitment, sharing, closeness and love. If this is achieved then Steven will have another chance with love which does not include extra marital