Summary: Autonomy Development In Adolescence
Independency (autonomy) Development in Adolescence
Carissa Jackson
November 19th, 2015
Salem College
Mary Jacobsen
Psychology 150: Personality Psychology
1. Trait definition (and/or conflicting definitions)
1.1. Defined as the flexibility from outside control or leadership, the word autonomy comes from the early 17th century; from the Greek word autonomia meaning ‘having its own laws,’ from auto: ‘self’, nomos: ‘laws’. Independent is defined just as autonomy is. Independent came from the early 16th century. Psychologically, the issue is defining what the “authentic self.” It‘s defined as the ability to make choices of one’s own free will (M.D., 2012). Jane Dryden defined autonomy as an individual’s capacity for self-determination or self-governance. …show more content…
Autonomy is the second stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. It takes place in the early childhood and mainly focuses on the personal choices the children make. Children gain a little independence in this stage; they make their own decisions based on what they like. Toilet training is one of the best examples of autonomy. Erikson believed that learning how to maintain one’s own body fluids and the feel to control it is a great step to becoming autonomous. Other examples are having the choice in what foods they want to eat, what toy they want to play with, and what clothes they want to wear. Feelings of autonomy can increase when children interact more and more with people. Any child that gets through this stage automatically feel the sense of independency and feel super confident and if they don’t, they’ll feel shameful and doubtful. If the efforts lead to failure, ridicule, or criticism, the result is shame and self-doubt. Erikson believed that managing this conflict leads to the ego quality of will: a determination to exercise free choice; children can act with …show more content…
Advantages and Disadvantages…………….
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5. Personal Views and Experiences.............
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References autonomy. (1996-2015). Retrieved from Your Dictionary: http://www.yourdictionary.com/autonomy
Autonomy. (2012, November 29). Retrieved from New World Encyclopedia: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Autonomy
Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (2012, 2010, 2008). Perspectives on Personality. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.
Kupfer, J. H. (1990). Autonomy and social interaction. Albany: State University of New York Press.
M.D., A. L. (2012, May 6). The Desire for Autonomy. Retrieved from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201205/the-desire-autonomy
McLeod, S. (2008). Erik Erikson. Retrieved from Simply Psychology:
Carissa Jackson
November 19th, 2015
Salem College
Mary Jacobsen
Psychology 150: Personality Psychology
1. Trait definition (and/or conflicting definitions)
1.1. Defined as the flexibility from outside control or leadership, the word autonomy comes from the early 17th century; from the Greek word autonomia meaning ‘having its own laws,’ from auto: ‘self’, nomos: ‘laws’. Independent is defined just as autonomy is. Independent came from the early 16th century. Psychologically, the issue is defining what the “authentic self.” It‘s defined as the ability to make choices of one’s own free will (M.D., 2012). Jane Dryden defined autonomy as an individual’s capacity for self-determination or self-governance. …show more content…
Autonomy is the second stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. It takes place in the early childhood and mainly focuses on the personal choices the children make. Children gain a little independence in this stage; they make their own decisions based on what they like. Toilet training is one of the best examples of autonomy. Erikson believed that learning how to maintain one’s own body fluids and the feel to control it is a great step to becoming autonomous. Other examples are having the choice in what foods they want to eat, what toy they want to play with, and what clothes they want to wear. Feelings of autonomy can increase when children interact more and more with people. Any child that gets through this stage automatically feel the sense of independency and feel super confident and if they don’t, they’ll feel shameful and doubtful. If the efforts lead to failure, ridicule, or criticism, the result is shame and self-doubt. Erikson believed that managing this conflict leads to the ego quality of will: a determination to exercise free choice; children can act with …show more content…
Advantages and Disadvantages…………….
4.1.
5. Personal Views and Experiences.............
5.1......
References autonomy. (1996-2015). Retrieved from Your Dictionary: http://www.yourdictionary.com/autonomy
Autonomy. (2012, November 29). Retrieved from New World Encyclopedia: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Autonomy
Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (2012, 2010, 2008). Perspectives on Personality. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.
Kupfer, J. H. (1990). Autonomy and social interaction. Albany: State University of New York Press.
M.D., A. L. (2012, May 6). The Desire for Autonomy. Retrieved from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/201205/the-desire-autonomy
McLeod, S. (2008). Erik Erikson. Retrieved from Simply Psychology: