Practice Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory (3.6.2) - Chapter 3: Lifespan Development
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Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

Practice - Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory?

💡 Hint: Think about what infants need from their caregivers.

Question 2 Easy

Name the conflict faced during adolescence according to Erikson.

💡 Hint: Consider what teenagers are trying to discover.

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Question 1

What is the conflict in the first stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development?

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Trust vs. Mistrust
Identity vs. Role Confusion

💡 Hint: Think about what new infants need from the people around them.

Question 2

True or False: The successful resolution of the ‘Integrity vs. Despair’ conflict is only important for young adults.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider when people typically reflect on their life.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a situation where a person feels stagnant in their career. Discuss how the stages of Erikson's theory could be applied to help them find direction.

💡 Hint: Think about how past experiences shape present feelings about productivity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Apply Erikson’s stages to explain how a young adult might navigate relationships while struggling with identity issues.

💡 Hint: Consider identity formation's impact on interpersonal connections.

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