Developmental Theory - Erik Erikson

Flowchart nodes

• Erik Erikson   * Neo-Freudian *Accepted Freud's ideas; More Society and Culture oriented * Epigenetic Principle =  Development pre-determined unfolding of personality in 8 stages= * Developmental Lag = If person doesn't master developmental Tasks, this lag may occur

• 8 Stages - Developmental Tasks 1. Birth - 18 months: Oral-sensory = Trust vs. Mistrust 2.  18 mo - 3/4 yrs: Anal-Muscular = Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt 3. 3/4 yrs - 5/6 yrs: Genital-locomotor = Initiaiive vs. Guilt 4. 6 yrs - 12 yrs: Latency = Industry vs. Inferiority 5. Puberty - 18/20 yrs: Adolescence = Identity vs. Role confusion 6. 18 - 30 yrs: Young Adulthood = Intimacy vs. Isolation 7. Mid 20's - Late 50's: Middle Adulthood = Generativity vs. Stagnation 8. Begins around 60: Late Adulthood/Maturity = Ego Integrity vs. Despair