What is erikson's theory?

Answer 1

Erikson constructed Psychosocial Development Theory. This theory has 8 stages. Each is vital to the Psychosocial development of a human.

Trust vs. Mistrust

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Initiative vs. Guilt

Industry vs. Inferiority

Identity vs. Identity Confusion

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Integrity vs. Despair

If you don't succeed in one, it affects your social attitude dramatically for the negative.

Answer 2

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is one of the best-known theories of personality and development. Similar to Sigmund Freud, Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of predetermined stages. Unlike Freud's theory of psychosexual stages, Erikson's theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. At each stage of development, Erikson described conflicts that act as turning points in life. You can find more information about Erikson's influential theory in the following resources:

• Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
• Psychosocial Stages Summary Chart
• Psychosocial Development Quiz

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