Erikson felt that the need for social approval was very important. Studied psychosocial development- An individual’s goal is to satisfy social needs. Development is a lifelong interactive process between people.
During the stages of life, Erikson believed that a person may develop more strongly in one way or another depending on how people respond to his or her efforts.
A 2 year old is delighted with his newfound ability to walk and his new abilities to use words and ask questions. The fact that he has acquired these abilities adds to his self-esteem, and he is eager to use them. The adults around him applaud his efforts, he begins to develop autonomy or independence. But if the adults around him ignore his efforts, the child may begin to doubt his efforts.
Trust vs. Mistrust Ages: Early infancy Question: Is my world predictable and supportive?
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt Ages: 1-3 years Question: Can I do things myself or must I rely on others?
Initiative vs. Guilt Ages: 3-6 years Question: Am I good or bad?
Industry vs. Inferiority Ages: 6-12 Question: Am I successful or worthless?
Identity vs. Role Confusion Ages: Early teens Question: Who am I?
Intimacy vs. Isolation Ages: Young adult Question: Shall I share my life with someone or live alone?
Generativity vs. Stagnation Ages: Middle Adult Question: Will I be successful in life?
Integrity vs. Despair Ages: Older Adult Question: Have I lived a full life?
Jason is in middle school and he is afraid to show his new nose ring. Granny is making cookies for her wonderful grandkids. These children are very polite cause she did a great job raising their father. Kathy is upset that despite going on several dates, Charles is not “the one”. Theresa has to go to the bathroom. She does not make it in time, so she goes and hides under her bed.
Reflect on your life and look forward to the future! Which path did you take in each stage? Which path do you want to take in future stages?
The class will be divided into eight groups. Each group will be assigned a specific Erikson stage. The goal of the class is to work together in order to develop one character and to create a comic book based on this character’s life. Each group will be responsible for detailing the conflict and outcome in their assigned stage in comic book fashion (at least 5 pages). The class must work with each other to ensure that similar conflicts do not occur in different stages and that there is a balance of outcomes. Remember that outcomes in previous stages will impact later stages. In conclusion the class will compile each group’s task in order to produce a finished comic book. Grading: Class Effort-Individual Effort- Physical Comic Book Presentation- Story (conflict/outcome) Worth 60 points