1. Erikson’s Theory of Social Development Unit 5 Lesson 4

2. Objectives  List and describe Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development.  Apply Erikson’s stages

3. Warm Up  What is adolescence?  Transition from childhood - adulthood where physical and cognitive changes prepare us for adult responsibilities

4. Review of Prior Learning  What are some of the changes that mark the adolescent period?  Physical – Pubescence/Puberty, Growth Spurt, Dvpt Primary/2ndary Characteristics  Cognitive – Concrete Operations, Conventional Morality

5. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development  Erik Erikson (1902- 1994)  Theory emphasizes social relationships in 8 stages of growth.

6. Identity Formation  Two elements… Biological Maturation Biological Maturation Social Relations Social Relations  Demands of one on other create crisis…  How resolved forms self- concept! Positive resolution Positive resolution Negative resolution  Negative resolution 

7. Handout  Erikson’s Theory  Assumptions  Crises: Trust v Mistrust Autonomy v Shame & Doubt Initiative v Guilt Industry v Inferiority Identity v Role Confusion Intimacy v Isolation Generativity v Stagnation Integrity v Despair

8. Poster Activity  8 Groups  Stage # and Title  Illustrate the crisis a person faces at this stage – include successful and unsuccessful

9. Crisis Resolution  I can rely on others, have faith  I am my own person, self- control  I can make things happen  I can lead, do  I know who I am  I can be close to others  I can see beyond myself  I can die fulfilled & content  Insecure, anxious  Helpless to change things  Lack self-worth  Lack self-confidence  Unclear sense of self  Alone, deny need for love  Self-indulgent  Disappointment, bitterness