Erikson Chapter 2 Analysis

briefly describe developmental theory from Chapter 2. Theories presented in Chapter 2 include Erikson, Levinson, cognitive developmental theorists, Kohlberg, behavioral theorists, Bronfenbrenner, Holland, the eclectic theory, and the composite theory.
Describe why the chosen theory appeals to you, and relate it to a developmental life stage or phase. Examples of life stages or phases may include marriage, parenthood, career, a return to school, empty nest, grand parenting, etc. Keep in mind you will expand on this theoretical application in your reflective paper
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Erikon’s theory of psychosocial development discusses the nine different stages in human development. Each stage is equally important in the developing person. This theory looks at the different social situations people go through and how they affect development from birth through death.
I concur that during each stage we do face a psychosocial crisis or opportunity in relation to conflicting tendencies that each stage is like a turning point which offers growth potential as well as dangers of
One instance comes to mind; recently one of his toys was on the kitchen counter and instead of asking me to get it for him, he went and got a chair and wrestled to move it across the kitchen to the counter so he could get his toy off the counter. This was the first time I had ever seen him do this, and I was in awe of his determination to get the task done regardless of how heavy the chair was or how far he had to move it. I coud not believe just how accurate Erikson was in stating the developmental skills of a child at this