The role of identity and free will in the self development

• What is Erikson's theory of identity development also known as?

  The "8 stages of man"
• What does Erikson's theory suggest about mental and social development?

  It is built across our lifespans
• What three factors does Erikson's theory consider?

  Biology, psychology, and social factors
• At what age does the Trust stage occur?

  0-18 months
• What is the outcome of the Trust stage?

  Trust or distrust
• What age range corresponds to the Self-certainty stage?

  1.5-3 years
• What does a person develop during the Self-certainty stage?

  Self-confidence
• What is the outcome of the Roles experimentation stage?

  Initiative or guilt
• At what age does the Learning about effort stage occur?

  5-12 years
• What does a person learn about during the Learning about effort stage?

  Effort
• What are the outcomes of the Learning about effort stage?

  Industry or inferiority
• What age range corresponds to the Identity discovery stage?

  12-18 years
• What does a person find during the Identity discovery stage?

  Their identity
• What age range does the Sexuality understanding stage cover?

  18-40 years
• What is the outcome of the Sexuality understanding stage?

  Intimacy or isolation
• What age range corresponds to the Generativity stage?

  40-65 years
• What does a person give back during the Generativity stage?

  To the next generation
• What are the outcomes of the Generativity stage?

  Generativity or stagnation
• What age range does the Success stage cover?

  65+ years
• What does a person see themselves as during the Success stage?

  Successful
• What are the outcomes of the Success stage?

  Integrity or despair
• What can arise if normal stages are not developed according to Erikson's theory?

  Psychological problems
• What is crucial for developing through Erikson's stages?

  The importance of other people
• What must people resolve to successfully complete Erikson's stages?

  The crisis
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Erikson's theory?

  Strengths:

  • Applicable throughout life
  • Practical application in therapy

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Cultural differences in stage age
  • Criticized for gender stereotyping
• How does Erikson's theory differ from Freud's theory regarding lifespan?


  Erikson's theory applies throughout life
• What was the practical application of Erikson's theory in Goodcase and Love (2008)?

  Used for therapists with older people
• What is a criticism of Erikson's theory regarding cultural differences?

  Wide differences in stage age
• What gender-related criticism does Erikson's theory face?

  Gender stereotyping in intimacy stage
• What is the nature of Erikson's theory in terms of development?

  It is considered 'bio psychosocial'