Erikson's lifespan theory has eight stages he believes in that if a person doesn't meet the needs of each stage it will be carried with us they don't disappear. His first stage is Trust vs Mistrust and is birth to 1 yr old the second stage is Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt and includes infants age 1 to 2 years in age in this stage the individual realizes that their behavior is their own, they get their independence and realize their will. If the infant is restrained to much or punished to harshly a sense of shame and doubt occur. The next stage is Initiative vs Guilt in this stage the child begins to do things for themselves such as brushing teeth cleaning up after themselves a sense of responsibility increases initiative. Children develop uncomfortable guilt feelings if they are irresponsible or are made to feel anxious. The forth stage is Industry vs Inferiority and includes elementary in this stage children are building on knowledge and intellectual skills children will never be as curious as when they are in this stage. Inferiority is caused by the child having a sense of productiveness and incompetence. The fifth stage is Identity vs Identity Confusion this stage happen while a child is in intermediate and high school years this stage is based on the individual finding out who they are such as the people we hang out the music we listen to also where they are going in life. If they are not allowed to try different identity's they become confused about there identity. Intimacy vs Isolation is the sixth stage this stage is where young adults in their 20's and 30's develop close and personal relationships with others the hazard of this stage a person is unable to form such relationship and becomes isolated which causes loneliness and a dark cloud over their lives. The seventh stage in Erikson's stages is Generativity vs Stagnation is the stage in a person life when they are in their 40's and 50's. Generativity means giving transmitting something to the next generation helping them develop useful lives stagnation is the feeling that you have done nothing to help. The last stage in Erikson's development theory is Integrity vs Despair this stage takes place in a person life in their 6o's till death. In this stage adults review their lives reflecting on what they have done if their evaluation of their life is positive they feel integrity; If not they become despairing and negative.
To an extent I agree with Erikson's theory that every one does go through these different stages throughout life and we do achieve either one or the other of the outcomes in out lives. However at least for myself personally I feel that I'm in several of these stages at this point in my life; these include the Identity vs identity confusion I'm still trying to find out who I or more less who i want to be. Intimacy vs Isolation trying to find that one person who I want to have that special relationship with and spend the rest of my life with. Generativity vs Stagnation i've given back to the next generation by either volunteering to coach younger girls soccer I have taught these girls how to improve their skills but also have helped them to learn the skills of teamwork, punctuality, listening skills, following directions, and leadership. I also believe that i look back on what i have accomplished so far and reflect on that to help me see what I feel is best for my future.So why I believe that every person does go though these stages they can be in more then on at a time.
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