PSYC14H3 Lecture 3: Lecture 3.docx
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Erikson"s stages of psychosocial development -> principle that we should be self directed, independent. Bias perspective (western ideal) however taught as universal. Stage 2, toddler of 2-3 = autonomy vs. shame and doubt: west do no intervene/intrude, asian carry baby, attend to all needs (west thinks this as intrusive) Stage 5, adolescence = ego identity vs. role confusion: west develop confusion if you don"t understand who you are, asian no role confusion, traditional roles, special domains are often considered disobedient. Informal operational (11-15) more concrete ideas, thinking about thinking: most are not able to do this (unless educated, and within your own domain. Stage 3 conventional level behaviour is good if approved by significant others (chinese- this it all) Stage 4 5 6 unethical in chinese culture, important to consider the whole. In most of the world, people co-sleep with baby. Sleeping schedules (in some cultures, in others when baby wants.
