1. Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development
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Erik Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development
Presented by Chelsea Watkins and Michelle Stewart

2. Exploration Central tenet for development theory Experiences
Hands-on interaction

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. Works cited