PSYC 160 Lecture 1: Eriksons Development of Virtues
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Erikson proposes that positive resolutions of the following. Ego crises will lead to the development of virtues that will be indicative of psychological wellness. Trust v mistrust: for this rst and fundamental ego crisis, Erikson proposes that the corresponding virtue is hope , the perception that good things are happening and the expectation that good things will continue to happen. Hope is the foundational virtue in one"s personal development. Autonomy v shame and doubt: a positive resolution to this ego crisis tends to be associated with development of the virtue, personal willpower . Initiative v guilt: a positive resolution of this ego crisis tends to associated with development of the virtue, purpose , that is, the perception of being able to direct one"s own experience. Industry v inferiority: a positive resolution of this ego crisis tends to associated with development of the virtue, Competence , a belief in one"s ability to e ectively perform di cult tasks.