HOD-1250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: James Marcia, Ecological Systems Theory, Mary Ainsworth

• School: Vanderbilt University
• Department: Human and Organizational Development
• Course: HOD-1250
• Professor: Griffith Brian

Document Summary

Identity, according to erikson, is related to one"s commitment to occupation, religious beliefs and political ideology and whether or not those commitments have been made after a period of exploration or crisis. James marcia added the domains of gender-role attitudes and beliefs about sexual expression. Definition: developing the capacity for close intimate relationships without losing. Dependent on the existence of a solid identity (previous stage). If not resolved, leads to loneliness and isolation. Definition: a concern for future generations and society as a whole. Psychological origins are in adolescence and young adulthood. Periodic longing for meaning and purpose that is outward focused and which occurs throughout adolescence and adulthood. Definition: integrity refers to the ability to look back over life with satisfaction acceptance of death saying goodbye to loved ones finishing the race with dignity despair as one approaches death.