Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial stages, is considered a significant concrete basis for understanding human progression and development (Arnold, 2016)
This essay will identify two characters’ lifespan development stages from Erik Erickson’s theory, and further explain the relevance of the identified stages in accordance with the communication used between the pair. From this communication further identifying and describing meta-communication factors that influenced the interpretation of the effective communication. In the clip of the two characters Sean and the doctor, there are two factors that contributed to conflict that will be identified and discussed. Lastly, two strategies will be identified that were utilized to reduce additional
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Sean theoretically is displaying industry vs. inferiority (Arnold, 2016). Although, clinical behaviour displayed, is evident to present, negative factors in Erikson’s lifespan development stages. Nevertheless, to successfully mature into the next stage, you must overcome tasks in ego expansion. Therefore, it seems that Sean has failed to pass the first, critical stage, ‘trust vs mistrust’. it can be challenging to develop, with a core weakness in maturity (Alligood & Tomey, 2009). Sean might be going through the motions of the stages but not successfully meeting the universal turning points. Sean’s crisis in development; industry vs. inferiority, contributes to attitudes, which result in an absence of mental capabilities to make a analysed decision. (Arnold, …show more content…
This lack of self-awareness is apparent, in his body language, verbal, and nonverbal communication and personality traits, conceivably a factor causing additional anxiety in this situation, relates to Sean’s insecurities, is the environment of a hospital setting, were Sean has no control.
Erickson’s lifespan development stages are vital to the way the two characters Sean and the doctor have communicated. Because both characters are at two various stages they both communicate different. Sean for example is displaying negative factors of communication and this is resulting from his psychosocial behaviour. This presenting stage of Sean entails communication that is immature and appropriate for a small child having a tantrum, arguing with the doctor on what he thinks his best interests are,
He does not have the correct decision making tools to communicate efficiently for theoretical development stage. Sean’s communication is aggressive, hostile and destructive. he is undeveloped and naive arguing with the doctor on what his welfare should involve. Sean does not fully understand the consequences of what might happen if he were to move (Arnold & Boggs,
Perhaps the most significant character, Norman Thayer is a force to be reckoned with. A grumpy old miser, Norman may appear at times to not fully be capable of taking care of himself; however, he is still very sharp. Norman demonstrates Erikson’s last stage, termed Late Adulthood, which
These stages result from and are connected to a series of crises that develops a persons identity as he develops and matures from infancy through childhood to adulthood (Munley, 1977). As persons grow and develop also people in his environment also change (Munley, 1977). Coming into contact with more persons and increasing the number of relationships with people is express with in the society in which a person lives (Munley, 1977). The first basic trust versus mistrust, autonomy versus shame and doubt, initiative versus guilt, industry versus inferiority, identity versus identity confusion, intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation, and ego integrity versus despair (Munley, 1977). The time of onset is connected to phase of crisis that is developed in the period in which the individual experienced the crisis. For example, the sense of basic trust versus mistrust in the first crisis by a child in infancy (Munley, 1977). Preceding and corresponding is followed by either greater health and maturity or by increasing weakness (Munley, 1977). The phases in which person face life as children and adults in their life cycle is outlined in Erikson’s eight stage crises (Munley, 1977). Development of basic attitudes in Ian is demonstrated in his personality traits confidence and resilience. Stages of character are built from the outcomes of previous stages of personality development and has ramification for the solution of other crises (Munley,
Erik Erikson describes in his research eight psychosocial developmental stages. Although the first five are based on Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, he also added three adult stages. Erikson’s theories vary from Freud’s in that he believes genes and biological impulses, along with family and culture have the strongest consequence on human development.
Erikson believed that people develop in psychosocial stages. He emphasized developmental change throughout the human life span. In Erikson's theory, eight stages of development result as we go through the life span. Each stage consists of a crisis that must be faced. According to Erikson, this crisis is not a catastrophe but a turning point. The more an individual resolves the crises successfully, the healthier development will be.
The way in which an individual’s psychological development interacts with the environment around him/her defines Psychosocial. With this, one’s psyche develops with the help of social interactions and helps mature him into a functioning human being. Although this is different from social psychology, in which the focus is on social patterns in people deduced through their psychology. Psychosocial was the term first coined by Erik Erikson in his “Stages of Development”. He stated that there exist various stages of psychosocial development. Each stage makes a person overcome some challenges, which in future would cause experience them as problems. However, these stages need not to be considered in definitive order
Mum reports that Sean has always had very low self-esteem and his lack of confidence makes him think he is not able to do things.
Eric Erikson was one of the most famous theorists of the twentieth century; he created many theories. One of the most talked about theories is his theory of psychosocial development. This is a theory that describes stages in which an individual should pass as they are going through life. His theory includes nine stages all together. The original theory only included eight stages but Erikson‘s wife found a ninth stage and published it after his death. The nine stages include: trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, initiative vs. guilt, industry vs. inferiority, identity vs. identity confusion, intimacy vs. isolation, generativity vs. stagnation, integrity vs. despair, and hope and faith vs. despair (Crandell and Crandell,
The second theory examined is Erik Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development. Each stage in Erikson’s theory involves a conflict/crisis that a person must work through to evolve their personality. Rosenthal (1981) explains that, “Each stage arises because a new dimension of social interaction
Erik Erikson has developed the psychosocial theory that proposes eight stages across the life span of human development. Each and every one of the stages has a “crisis”, a significant psychosocial topic that is important in that moment. The theories are deliberately having an impact on by social and cultural influence a process of development of the ego and self. “According to Erikson, the ego develops as it successfully resolves crisis that are distinctly social in nature. These involves establishing a sense of trust in others, developing a sense of identity in society, and helping the next generation prepare for the future. (McLeod 2008, p. 1) In this paper I will be talking about each of the main characters in the movie, “On Golden Pond” and what they all go through to a crisis of psychosocial development using Erikson’s theory.
In middle childhood (aged 6-12), the child will experience the Industry vs. Inferiority stage. This is the fourth stage of Erikson’s psychosocial stage. With the previous three
Even though each one of Eric Erickson stages of psychosocial crisis are different in their own way.
This paper discusses the Erickson theory of human development. It includes a description of the different parts of the theory as well as TV characters that fit into the various life stages. There are also reviews of three different case studies done on different parts of the Erickson theory.
Erikson’s main contribution to psychology was his developmental theory. He developed eight psychosocial stages of development and believed that each stage presents
Erikson's first psychosocial conflict is trust versus mistrust. This stage begins at birth and continues until about one year of age. The central issue that
For my life journey I have chose to use Eric Erikson’s theory I have decided to use his theory because to me his theory suited my life appropriately. Eric Erikson is a well known theorist from the twentieth century, he has produced many theories. One of his most known and recognized theory is the psychosocial development. This theory describes the steps a person goes through in life. There are nine stages in his theory. Originally his theory only eight steps, but his wife found the last step after his death and published it. The nine stages are: trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, initiative vs. guilt, industry vs. inferiority, identity vs. role confusion, intimacy and soliditary vs. isolation, generativity vs. self absorption and stagnation, and integrity vs. despair. Although, I have not gone through all of these steps yet due to my age I am only twenty two. I will speak about the steps I have gone through so far.