Erik Homburger Erikson “Do not mistake a child for his symptom.”

Basic Information June 15, 1902-May 12, 1994June 15, 1902-May 12, 1994 Frankfurt (am Main), GermanyFrankfurt (am Main), Germany Parents had a Danish ancestry.Parents had a Danish ancestry.

Early Life Based studies off of Sigmund Freud.Based studies off of Sigmund Freud. Graduated from Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute. Acquired a Montessori Diploma.Graduated from Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute. Acquired a Montessori Diploma. At intervals he took time off for work abroad.At intervals he took time off for work abroad. Taught at:Taught at: –Harvard Medical School ( ) –Yale School of Medicine ( ) –University of California at Berkeley ( ) –Austin Riggs Center, Stockbridge, MA ( ) –Visiting professor at the University of Pittsburg school of Medicine ( )

Psychological Perspective PsychodynamicPsychodynamic He was interested in the development of human beings. He is also compared to Sigmund Freud.He was interested in the development of human beings. He is also compared to Sigmund Freud.

Contributions to Psychology Conducted research on the various stages of psychological development.Conducted research on the various stages of psychological development. Did experiments with children to develop stages of psychological development.Did experiments with children to develop stages of psychological development. BooksBooks –Childhood and Society –Identity: Youth and Crisis –Insight and Responsibility –Young Man Luther –Youth: Change and Challenge –Gandhi's Truth –Identity and The Life Cycle

Big Idea!! The Developmental Theory Trust vs. Mistrust-Birth to one year. It effects frustration, suspicion, and self confidence. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt-Ages 2-3. Child encounters rules. Sense of self-control. Initiative vs. Guilt-Ages 4-5. Finds out who they are going to be. Develops responsibility which increases initiative. Guilt is compensated by accomplishment. Industry vs. Inferiority- Age 6-puberty. Child wants to enter the larger world of knowledge and work. Exposed to technology etc. Learning occurs in many places.

Developmental Theory Identity vs. identity Confusion-Adolescents. Identity concern reaches climax. Seek true self. Intimacy vs. Isolation-Young adulthood. Intimacy with other people if identity emerges from stage 5. Generatively vs. Stagnation- Need to have useful lives. Integrity vs. Despair-Late adulthood. Evaluates life. Feel integrity or despair

Influence on Modern Psychology Erik Erikson spent time studying the cultural. He utilized the knowledge he gained of cultural, environmental and social influences to further develop his psychoanalytic theory.Erik Erikson spent time studying the cultural. He utilized the knowledge he gained of cultural, environmental and social influences to further develop his psychoanalytic theory. He helped broaden and expand psychoanalytic theory. He also contributed to our understanding of personality as it is developed and shaped over the course of the lifespan.He helped broaden and expand psychoanalytic theory. He also contributed to our understanding of personality as it is developed and shaped over the course of the lifespan.

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