Alvaro Rose Marie. G
Alvaro Rose Marie. G
Alvaro Rose Marie. G
Module 1
THE CONCEPT OF
DEVELOPMENT AND
ITS PERIODS
CHILDHOOD
Erik Erikson was born on June 15,
1902 in Frankfurt Germany. His young
jewish mother Karla Abrahamsen
raised Erikson by herself for a time
before marrying a physician , Dr.
Theodre Homberger.
YOUNG ADULTHOOD
Erikson never received a formal degree
in medicine or psychology. His
stepfather a doctor wanted him to go to
medical school but Erikson instead did a
brief stint in art school.
FAMILY
Erikson met a Canadian dance
instructor named Joan Serson
who was also teaching at the
school where he worked. The
couple married in 1930 and went
onto have three children. His son
Kai T. Erikson , is a noted
American sociologist.
Erikson move to the United States
in 1983 and despite having no
normal degree , was offered a
teaching position at Harvard
medical school. He also changed
his name from Erik Homberger
to Erik H.
The 8 Stages
of Psychosocial Development
Trust Vs. Mistrust
Autonomy Vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative Vs. Guilt
Industry Vs. Inferiority
Identity Vs. Confusion
Intimacy Vs. Isolation
Generativity Vs. Stagnation
Integrity Vs. Despair
PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES
YOUNG ADULTHOOD