The Development of the Self - Fundamentals of Psychology 2 - Lecture 4.
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24. Infant (0-1 years) 1) Trust vs Mistrust Needs maximum comfort with minimal uncertainty to trust himself/herself, others, and the environment. Toddler (2-3 years) 2) Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt Works to master physical environment while maintaining self esteem. Preschooler (3-6 years) 3) Initiative vs Guilt Begins to initiate, not imitate, activities; develops conscience and sexual identity. Erikson’s 8 Psychosocial Stages of Development
25. School-Age Child (6-12 years) 4) Industry vs Inferiority Tries to develop a sense of self-worth by refining skills. Adolescent (12-19 years) 5) Identity vs Role Confusion Tries integrating many roles (child, sibling, student, athlete, worker) into a self-image under role model and peer pressure. Young Adult (19-25 years) 6) Intimacy vs Isolation Learns to make personal commitment to another as spouse, parent or partner. Erikson’s 8 Psychosocial Stages of Development
26. Middle-Age Adult (25-50 years) 7) Generativity vs Stagnation Seeks satisfaction through productivity in career, family, and civic interests. Older Adult (50 + years) 8) Integrity vs Despair Reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss and preparation for death. Erikson’s 8 Psychosocial Stages of Development