Erickson s Theory Of Development - 1382 Words

Erickson has developed a psychosocial theory, which was modeled on Freud s model of psychosexual theory. Erickson s theory extends the number of life stages in order to encompass the entire life. Erickson expanded the principles of psychosocial development beyond childhood and theorized that the ego itself is shaped and transformed not only by biological and psychological forces, but also social factors. This was a new perspective because Freud s theory didn t use any other factors for development. Erickson s â€Å"linked biological urogenital zones with particular mode of ego functioning and demonstrated how self and identity are biological, physical, logical, and socially determined.†(Berzoff, 2011) Erickson saw development occurring†¦show more content†¦Each stage affects later stages, with a dilemma that can be resolved positively or negatively. The resolution will impact the development of the individual. These are Erickson s eight stages of development. Stages Ages Virtue trust versus basic mistrust 0-18months trust autonomy versus shame and doubt 18 months-3 yrs. will initiative versus guilt 3years-6yrs. Sense of purpose industry versus inferiority 6yrs.- 11yrs. competence identity versus role confusion 11yrs-18yrs. fidelity intimacy versus isolation 19yrs-25yrs. love generativity versus stagnation 25yrs-60yrs Care Egointegrity versus despair 60yrs-til death Wisdom (Berzoff, 2011) There are some differences in both theories. Erickson did not dwell on the unconscious, id, and drive. His focus was on consciousness, the Ego interplay of