Erikson

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Eriksons Identity Crisis
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Erikson

• Erikson found teens to be the most interesting
  and intriguing age group to study because of the
  difficulties faced by this age group
• The ability to fit in and yet be yourself are two
  tough things to balance and Erikson found this to
  be very interesting

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Eriksons theory on Identity Crisis

• An Identity Crisis is a period of inner conflict
  during which adolescents worry intensely about
  who they are

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• The conflict for teens is attempting to develop a
  sense of self, while promoting the idea of
  fitting in
• Only by resolving this conflict do adolescents
  achieve an integrated sense of self

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Identity Statuses

• Identity achievement occurs when an individual
  has gone through an exploration of different
  identities and made a commitment to one.
• Moratorium is the status of a person who is
  actively involved in exploring different
  identities, but has not made a commitment.
• Foreclosure status is when a person has made a
  commitment without attempting identity
  exploration.
• Identity diffusion occurs when there is neither
  an identity crisis or commitment.

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Stage 1

• Basic Trust vs. Mistrust
• 0-2 years
• Significant Relationship- Mother
• Can I trust the world?
• Feeding, abandonment
• Virtues HOPE

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Stage 2

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
• 2-4 years
• Significant Relationship Parents
• Is it okay to be me?
• Toilet training, clothing themselves
• WILL

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Stage 3

• Initiative vs. Guilt
• 4-5 years
• Significant Relationship Family
• Is it okay for me to do, move and act?
• Exploring, using tools or making art
• PURPOSE

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Stage 4

• Industry vs. Inferiority
• 5-12 years
• Significant Relationship Neighbors, School
• Can I make it in the world of people and things?
• School, sports
• COMPETENCE

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Stage 5

• Identity vs. Role Confusion
• 13-19 years
• Significant Relationships peers, role model
• Who am I? What can I be?
• Social relationships
• FIDELITY

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Stage 6

• Intimacy vs. Isolation
• 20-39 years
• Significant relationship friends, partners
• Can I love?
• Romantic Relationships
• LOVE

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Stage 7

• Generativity vs. Stagnation
• 40-64 years
• Significant relationships household, workmates
• Can I make my life count?
• Work, parenthood
• CARE

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Stage 8

• Ego Integrity vs. Despair
• 65 Death
• Significant Relationship Mankind, My Kind
• Is it okay to have been me?
• Reflection on life
• WISDOM

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Your assignment

• I want you to answer the questions
• WHO AM I?
• Write a three paragraphs describing yourself,
  your personality, and answering the great
  questionwho am I?
• Be sure to include what level of identity status
  you are at and do not rush it! Take your time

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Stage 5 of Eriksons Psychosocial Theory

• Stage 5 of 8
• Identity vs. role confusion
• Question Who am I?
• A person tries to find their identity, while
  still trying to fit in
• Ages 13-18
• Ego Quality Fidelity

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