Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development Explore with us! Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development Presented by Chelsea Watkins and Michelle Stewart

Exploration Central tenet for development theory Experiences Hands-on interaction

Activity Time!! Split into groups Brainstorm at least 5 milestones for the age group in your bag Combine efforts to make a time line

Erik Erikson 1902-1994 Full Name: Erik Homberger Erikson Birthday: June 15th, 1902 Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany Became an American citizen in 1933

Erikson’s Inspiration Jewish in German society Father was really his step-father

Food for thought….. How do you think Erikson’s own self identity crisis influenced his 8 stages of development?

Psychosocial? Describing the relation of the individual’s emotional needs to the social environment.

Stage 1 Basic Trust vs. Basic Mistrust Birth to 12-18 months Infant must form a loving, trusting relationship with caregiver Important Event-Feeding

Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt Stage 2 Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt 18 months to 3 years Child’s energies directed toward development of physical skills Important Event-Toilet Training

Stage 3 Initiative vs. Guilt 3 to 6 years Child continues to become more assertive and take initiative Important Event-Independence

Industry vs. Inferiority Stage 4 Industry vs. Inferiority 6 to 12 years Child must deal with demands to learn new skills Important Event-School

Stage 5 Identity vs. Role Confusion Adolescence Teenager must achieve identity in occupation, gender roles, politics and religion Important Event- Peer Relationships

Stage 6 Intimacy vs. Isolation Young Adulthood Must develop intimate relationships Important Event-Love Relationships

Stage 7 Generativity vs. Stagnation Middle Adulthood Adult must find some way to satisfy and support the next generation Important Event-Parenting/Mentoring

Stage 8 Ego Integrity vs. Despair Late Adulthood Sense of acceptance and fulfillment in oneself Important Event-Reflection and Acceptance of life

Activity time!! Split into groups Open envelope Brainstorm at least 4 important events that occur in the stage in your envelope

Another fun way to remember the stages…… Erikson Hoe Down!!!

Works cited http://faculty.frostburg.edu/mbradley/psyography/bioscopes_erikerikson.html www.images.google.com http://www.sonoma.edu/users/d/daniels/eriksonsummary.html http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/humandev/