8 Stages of Development by Erik Erikson

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TLDRErikson's theory of psychosocial development identifies eight stages from infancy to death when we ask questions, build relationships, and develop views of self. In each stage, we face crises that shape personality and outlook. Resolving crises leads to virtues like trust, autonomy, initiative; unresolved crises risk dysfunction. Key influencers include parents, family, peers, partners. Erikson lacked a degree but held Harvard and Yale professorships. He coined 'identity crisis' and expanded on Freudian theory. The video explains Erikson's ideas and their impact, offering services to create affordable custom videos for education and business training.

Takeaways
  • 😀 Erikson proposed 8 stages of development from infancy to death, each with a crisis to resolve
  • 😊 At each stage, social relationships influence how we resolve the crisis
  • 🧐 Resolving crises leads to virtues like trust, autonomy and identity
  • 🤔 Unresolved crises can cause negative outcomes like mistrust, guilt and role confusion
  • 👶 Stage 1 focuses on developing trust vs mistrust with parent caregiving
  • 👧 Stages 2-4 build autonomy, initiative and industry through exploring interests
  • 🧒 Stage 5 is developing identity during adolescence from peer influences
  • 💑 Stage 6 is forming intimate relationships in early adulthood
  • 🙋‍♂️ Stage 7 involves contributing generatively to society in midlife
  • 🧓 Stage 8 aims for ego integrity reflecting back over life events
Q & A

  • What are the 8 stages of psychosocial development identified by Erikson?

    -The 8 stages are: 1) Basic Trust vs. Mistrust, 2) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, 3) Initiative vs. Guilt, 4) Industry vs. Inferiority, 5) Identity vs. Role Confusion, 6) Intimacy vs. Isolation, 7) Generativity vs. Stagnation, and 8) Ego Integrity vs. Despair.

  • At what stage do adolescents experience an identity crisis?

    -The identity crisis occurs at Stage 5, Identity vs. Role Confusion, during adolescence from ages 13-19.

  • What happens if parents push adolescents to conform to their views?

    -If parents push adolescents to conform rather than explore their identity, the adolescent can face role confusion and feel lost.

  • What is generativity?

    -Generativity refers to contributing to society, often by leading or guiding the next generation.

  • What happens if someone feels they did not live their life well?

    -If someone looks back on their life and feels they did not do well, they can experience despair and become grumpy and bitter in old age.

  • Who influenced Erik Erikson?

    -Erikson was influenced by psychoanalysts Sigmund Freud and Anna Freud.

  • Where did Erikson teach?

    -Although he lacked a bachelor's degree, Erikson served as a professor at Harvard University and Yale University.

  • What discount does the video offer?

    -The video offers a 10% discount on making your own video at MinuteVideos.com if you mention you came from Sprouts.

  • What is the minimum cost to make an educational video?

    -The minimum cost to make an educational video at MinuteVideos.com is $600.

  • What develops if an infant's needs are met consistently?

    -If an infant's needs are met consistently, they develop basic trust that the world is safe.

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😀 Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Overview of Erikson's theory of 8 stages of psychosocial development that individuals go through from infancy to old age. At each stage, the person encounters conflicts that shape personality. Resolving the conflicts leads to virtues while failure leads to weaknesses.

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Keywords
💡psychosocial development
Psychosocial development refers to the progression of personality and social growth over the lifespan, according to Erikson's theory outlined in the video. It identifies 8 critical stages from infancy to maturity. At each stage, we face conflicts between opposing tendencies that shape personality.
💡trust vs mistrust
The first psychosocial stage occurs in infancy (1-2 years) and centers on developing basic trust versus mistrust. Infants build trust if caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection. Not getting needs met leads to mistrust.
💡autonomy
Autonomy in early childhood psychosocial development means confidence in one's ability to independently explore and assert will. It is nurtured by supportive parents allowing freedom. Lack of autonomy leads to shame, doubt in self.
💡initiative
Initiative in the preschool psychosocial stage means confidently undertaking new activities and pursuing interests. It develops through parental encouragement. Guilt results from excessive restrictions.
💡industry
Industry in the school-age psychosocial stage refers to diligence, motivation, and self-esteem derived from achievement. Positive reinforcement develops industry. Negative feedback causes feelings of inferiority.
💡identity
Identity in adolescence means establishing stable self-image and roles. Teens need freedom to explore identities. Lack of space causes confusion about expectations and "role confusion."
💡intimacy
Young adults seek intimacy, meaning close relationships reflecting true selves. Capacity for commitment stems from secure identity. Inability to be intimate causes isolation.
💡generativity
In adulthood, generativity means guiding the next generation through productivity and creativity. Self-absorption causes stagnation.
💡integrity
Ego integrity in late life refers to acceptance of one's life path. Wisdom and wholeness result from perceiving fulfillment. Regret causes despair.
💡identity crisis
Erikson coined "identity crisis" to describe adolescent struggle to establish coherent selves and roles. Allowing teens self-directed exploration resolves this crisis.
Highlights

Erikson identified eight stages of psycho-social development from infancy to death

At each stage we have different needs, ask new questions, and influential people shape our behavior

Stage 1 focuses on developing basic trust versus mistrust, with mother being the key influence

Stage 2 is about autonomy versus shame and self-doubt, with both parents playing a major role

Stage 3 is initiative versus guilt, where we explore and test boundaries within the family

Stage 4 is industry versus inferiority, where we discover our interests and want recognition

Stage 5 is identity versus role confusion, where we explore roles and peers influence us

Stage 6 is intimacy versus isolation, where we form long-term relationships

Stage 7 is generativity versus stagnation, where we contribute to society

Stage 8 is ego integrity versus despair, where we review our lives

Erikson was influenced by Freud and coined the phrase "identity crisis"

He served as a professor at Harvard and Yale without a bachelor's degree

The video was made affordable by MinuteVideos.com for $600

They offer a 10% discount if you mention Sprouts

The videos can be used for training in companies and schools

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