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Lesson 13: Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development

Introduction
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development is very relevant, highly regarded theory. It describes that life is a continuous
process of learning which involves trials along the way which in turn help us grow as a person. At the end of the lesson it is
expected that you can be able to explain the different stages of Erikson’s development and provide implication of the different
stages to your career as future educator.
Pre-competency
Do you know what kind of person you are?
Are you certain of the things you want to do in life?
Do you think people recognize worth as an individual?
Are you proud of the person that you become?
Do you feel unsure of how people think about you?
Learning Resources
https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCEnIiULIho
https://www.google.com/search?q=psychosocial+development&source=lmns&bih=654&biw=1366&client=firefox-b-
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Stages of Development
Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development
Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory proposes that our personality develops through eight stages, from infancy to
old age (Erikson, 1958, 1963).
He argued that social experience was valuable throughout life, with each stage recognizable by the specific conflict we
encounter between our psychological needs and the surrounding social environment.
To become fully-functional, confident members of society, we must successfully complete each stage and resolve two
conflicting states, for example, that of trust versus mistrust, and autonomy versus shame.
When successful, we acquire basic human virtues and a healthy personality; we become well-adjusted and better prepared for
challenges later in life.
Failure, on the other hand, leads to difficulty navigating our future and a profound impact on our sense of self, our personality.
We are left feeling inadequate.
Trust vs. Mistrust: Psychosocial Stage 1
Trust
Believing in caregivers
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Trusting that the world is safe
Knowing that needs will be met
Mistrust
Distrusting caregivers
Fearing the world
Unsure that needs will be met
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt in Psychosocial Stage 2
Gaining a sense of personal control over the world is important at this stage of development.
Children at this age are becoming increasingly independent and want to gain more control over what they do and how they do
it.
There are a number of different tasks that are often important during the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage of
development.
Understanding Initiative vs. Guilt Stage 3 of Psychosocial Development
Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment by taking initiative by planning activities,
accomplishing tasks and facing challenges. During this stage, it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to
help children make appropriate choices. Caregivers who are discouraging or dismissive may cause children to feel ashamed of
themselves and to become overly dependent upon the help of others
Industry vs. Inferiority Stage Four of Psychosocial Development
Friends and classmates play a role in how children progress through the industry versus inferiority stage. Through proficiency
at play and schoolwork, children are able to develop a sense of competence and pride in their abilities. By feeling competent
and capable, children are able to also form a strong self-concept.
During social interactions with peers, some children may discover that their abilities are better than those of their friends or
that their talents are highly prized by others. This can lead to feelings of confidence. In other cases, kids may discover that
they are not quite as capable as the other kids, which can result in feelings of inadequacy.
Identity vs. Role Confusion in Psychosocial Stage 5
During the identity versus confusion stage, the conflict is centered on developing a personal identity. Successfully completing
this stage leads to a strong sense of self that will remain throughout life.
As they transition from childhood to adulthood, teens may begin to feel confused or insecure about themselves and how they
fit into society.
As they seek to establish a sense of self, teens may experiment with different roles, activities, and behaviors. According to
Erikson, this is important to the process of forming a strong identity and developing a sense of direction in life.
Intimacy vs. Isolation: Psychosocial Stage 6
Intimacy : Strong and deep romantic relationships

Close relationships with friends and family
Strong social support network
Isolation : Poor romantic relationships
No deep intimacy
Generativity vs. Stagnation: Psychosocial Stage 7
Generativity refers to "making your mark" on the world by caring for others as well as creating and accomplishing things that
make the world a better place.
Stagnation refers to the failure to find a way to contribute. These individuals may feel disconnected or uninvolved with their
community and with society as a whole.
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Those who are successful during this phase will feel that they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and
community.
Those who fail to attain this skill will feel unproductive and uninvolved in the world.
Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development
The integrity versus despair stage begins as the aging adult begins to tackle the problem of his or her mortality. The onset of
this stage is often triggered by life events such as retirement, the loss of a spouse, the loss of friends and acquaintances, facing
a terminal illness, and other changes to major roles in life.
During the integrity versus despair stage, people reflect back on the life they have lived and come away with either a sense of
fulfilment from a life well lived or a sense of regret and despair over a life misspent.
Successfully resolving the crisis at this stage leads to the development of what Erikson referred to as ego integrity. People are
able to look back at their life with a sense of contentment and face the end of life with a sense of wisdom and no regrets.2
Erikson defined this wisdom as an "informed and detached concern with life itself even in the face of death itself."
Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking
back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting
death.2
Discussion Board
When you are old and gray, what would you like people to say about you ?
What would you like to be written in your epitaph?
Post Competency
Look for the song entitled: Father and Son by Cat Stevens.(Link is on the Learning resources)
Study the lyrics and try to look its implication on Erikson’s stages of Psychosocial Development.
Quiz
After this lesson, create your insight on the different stages of Erikson’s Stages of Development
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Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

Lesson 13: Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development

Trust vs. Mistrust: Psychosocial Stage 1

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt in Psychosocial Stage 2

Understanding Initiative vs. Guilt Stage 3 of Psychosocial Development

Industry vs. Inferiority Stage Four of Psychosocial Development

Identity vs. Role Confusion in Psychosocial Stage 5

Intimacy vs. Isolation: Psychosocial Stage 6

Intimacy : Strong and deep romantic relationships

Generativity vs. Stagnation: Psychosocial Stage 7

Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development

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