PSYC 2800 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Erik Erikson, Personality Psychology, Peak Experience
19 Dec 2018
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Psychosocial development- refers to erikson"s belief that the ego develops as it successfully resolves crisis that are distinctively social in nature. Ego psychology - strengthening ego and developing identity. Emphasizes the importance and independent functioning of ego on personality expression and identity development. Humanism - subjectivity, personal growth, and self- fulfillment. Central feature of personality that consciously creates unifying sense of reality of an individual"s experience. Psychosocial- involves the resolution of a series of psychosocial crises that helps the person to function in society. Epigenetic development- occurs through a series of sequential stages building on earlier stages. Establishes a sense of trust in others and developing a sense of identity in society and helping the next generation in society. They result in the acquisition of basic virtues. Epigenetic principle- assumes the stages of development occur in a specific sequence building on the previous. Psychosocial crisis- requires striking a balance between the needs and expectations of society.
