University:
High School
Course:
High School Psychology
Academic year:

2022
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487

Pages:

8
Author:

Beriottooiix

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation • Ages 18-35 (approximately) • Undertake productive work and establish intimate relationships • Inability to establish intimacy leads to social isolation • Basic strength: Love – Mutual devotion in a shared identity – Fusing of oneself with another person Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation • Ages 35-55 (approximately) • Generativity: Active involvement in teaching/guiding the next generation • Stagnation involves not seeking outlets for generativity • Basic strength: Care – Broad concern for others – Need to teach others Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs. Despair • Ages 55+ • Evaluation of entire life • Integrity: Look back with satisfaction • Despair: Review with anger, frustration • Basic strength: Wisdom – Detached concern with the whole of life Assessment in Erikson’s Theory • Psychohistorical Analysis – Application of lifespan theory to lives of historical figures • Psychological Tests: – Instruments based on crises in stages Research in Erikson’s Theory • Trust – Early strong bonds with mother later were more curious, sociable and popular • Identity – Strong identity associated with greater cognitive and emotional functioning in college students – Crisis may begin later than age 12 – Continuing process over the lifespan Research in Erikson’s Theory • Generativity – Evokes need to feel closer to others – Correlated with extraversion, openness to new experiences – Likely to be involved in community, social relationships Research in Erikson’s Theory • Maturity – High ego integrity: spent much time reviewing their lives • Ethnic Identity – Ethnic minorities: ethnic identity significant factor in determining sense of self