Discussion:
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.
1. Summarize psychosocial development through these observations/interviews.
2. Summarize the trends you see in your observations/interviews regarding psychosocial development.
3. How does movement through Erikson's stages influence personality development? Again, be specific.
4. How do Erikson's stages of development compare to Freud's stages? How are they similar? How are they different?
5. Between these two theories, which one do you feel best explains your own personality development? Justify your answers with specific examples.