Erikson's psychosocial theory
Not what you're looking for?
Given that people are living longer now than when Erikson developed psychosocial theory, how would you adapt his theory to address older age groups?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
After reviewing Erikson's stages of personality development, suggestions are given as to how to alter it to encompass older aged individuals. It is about 355 words total.
Solution Preview
Erikson's stage theory of personality development can be applied to old age individuals and couples, since the later stages of the theory focus on the life time achievement which people should feel when they get older.
We need to review the stages:
1 Infancy Trust versus mistrust
2 Toddlerhood Autonomy versus shame and doubt
3 Early childhood Initiative versus guilt
4 Middle childhood Industry versus inferiority
5 Adolescence Identity versus identity confusion
6 Young Adulthood Intimacy versus isolation
7 Adulthood Generativity ...
Education
- BA, Rutgers, NJ
- MA, NYU
Recent Feedback
- "thank you"
- "Thank you"
- "Thank you Miss Saira."
- "This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
- "Thanks"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Role of Memory in Learning
This quiz addresses the role of memory in the learning process. The quiz differentiates between the different types of memory that facilitate learning.
Can you name these types of cognitive distortions?
In each mini-scenario, can you identify the type of cognitive distortion being displayed? All of us are subject to cognitive errors, biases, and distortions throughout our daily lives.
Psychology
This quiz provides a general overview of psychology basics.
Anxiety Disorders
This quiz is designed to help students gain a better understanding of various types of anxiety disorders.
Brain and behaviour
Reviews areas of the brain involved in specific behaviours. This information is important for introductory psychology courses.