Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development Principals of Sociology Kristina Yvonne Bernal-Marichalar November 4‚ 2013 Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development looks at a person’s progress personality wise from birth to death. Erikson’s theory breaks down the development of personality by explaining eight different stages. As we go on through life our personality is consistently changing according to what stage we are in and what we are trying to accomplish
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have a sense of despair during this stage‚ reflecting upon their experiences and failures. They may fear death as they struggle to find a purpose to their lives‚ wondering “What was the point of life? Was it worth it?” in conclusion Erikson’s psychosocial theory very powerful for self-awareness and improvement‚ and for teaching and helping others. While Erikson’s model emphasises the sequential significance of the eight character-forming crisis stages‚ the concept also asserts that humans continue
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Successful completion can lead to comfortable relationships and a sense of commitment‚ safety‚ and care within a relationship. Avoiding intimacy‚ fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation‚ loneliness‚ and sometimes depression. Ego Development Outcome: Intimacy and Solidarity vs. Isolation Basic Strengths: Affiliation and Love In the initial stage of being an adult we seek one or more companions and love. As we try to find mutually satisfying relationships‚ primarily through marriage
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Principle #1 Involve Infants and Toddlers in Things that Concern Them I used this principle first hand today when I was visiting the mom that I work with and her son. Mom has had a very hard time changing her son’s diaper from time to time because he is now at that age where he is very curious and active and desperately wants to explore the world. Needless to say‚ he does not want to lie still for more than a couple of seconds. I shared this principal with her today and when I went to change
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the infant feeling uncertain about the world that they have been born into. As a result of this uncertainty‚ the infant expects to receive care from their parents. If they do receive enough care and their needs are met then they learn to trust their care giver and the rest of the people that are around them. However‚ if the child’s needs do not be met by for example‚ the caregiver not paying attention to the infant when they are crying or not feeding them when they are hungry then the infant would
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Running head: FACTORS AND HAZARDS OF INFANT DEVELOPMENT 1 Author Note This research is being submitted on March 10‚ 2013‚ for Melissa Shamblott’s EC100 Section 05 Foundations of Child Development course. FACTORS AND HAZARDS OF INFANT DEVELOPMENT 2 Factors and Hazards of Infant Development There are many factors and hazards that influence an infant’s development. Even though they are all very important I believe
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Erikson’s Fifth Stage of Psychosocial Development Eastern Florida State College Abstract As a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst‚ Erik Erikson crafted eight stages of human psychosocial development. The stage that has impacted my life the most is Identity versus Role Confusion‚ the fifth stage. This stage deals with adolescents twelve to eighteen years old. Erikson’s fifth stage prompts teens‚ like me‚ to ask ourselves who we want to be‚ what we want out of life‚ and what values
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Piaget’s Theory of Infant Development Author: Elizabeth Purling Renton Technical College Developmental Psychology Instructor: Leta Berkshire May 30‚ 2007 Piaget’s Theory of Infant Development At almost 32 weeks gestation‚ my little one constantly brings about questions and ideas about what my life will be like when I become a parent. What will she look like? Will she be a loud baby or a quiet one? How long before she sleeps through the night? What cognitive abilities does
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influenced the field of psychology and mental health. Two of who are Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget. Their Psychosocial and Cognitive Development Theories outline development stages and the differences and similarities of these are outlined below (Varcarolis‚ E.‚ Halter‚ M.‚ 2013). Erik Erikson was a child psychoanalyst who explained development as happening in eight life stages. His psychosocial theory dealt with eight stages throughout the life of a person. New problems depict each stage and the outcome
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Factors and Hazards of Infant Development There are many factors and hazards in the world that can influence an infant ’s development even before birth. Because there are so many of them it is hard to choose which ones are the most important to remember or understand. I believe that drinking alcohol‚ smoking cigarettes‚ and or doing drugs during pregnancy can be hazardous to the infant’s development. Alcohol during pregnancy I believe is one of the biggest hazards to a fetus. Drinking can put
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