Development throughout the
lifespan
When considering Erikson’s eight
stages of development, the way a person moves through each stage directly
affects their success in the next stage. Their personality is being built and
shaped with each stage. At each stage, there is a turning point, called a
crisis by Erikson, which a person must confront.
Summarize psychosocial development
through these observations/interviews.
Summarize the trends you see in
your observations/interviews regarding psychosocial development.
How does movement through
Erikson’s stages influence personality development? Again, be specific.
How do Erikson’s stages of
development compare to Freud’s stages? How are they similar? How are they
different?
Between these two theories, which
one do you feel best explains your own personality development? Justify your
answers with specific examples.
