Erikson's eight stages of development
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Thread Topic: Erikson's eight stages of development
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This was something I learned in sociology my first semester of college. Consider how it might apply to your life. Hopefully you are not completely f---ed.
Stage 1: Infancy- the challenge of trust versus mistrust
Stage 2: Toddlerhood- the challenge of autonomy versus doubt and shame
Stage 3: Preschool- the challenge of initiative versus guilt
Stage 4: Preadolescence- industriousness versus inferiority
Stage 5: Adolescence- gaining identity versus confusion
Stage 6: Young adulthood- intimacy versus isolation
Stage 7: Middle adulthood- making a difference before self-absorption
Stage 8: Old age- integrity versus despair
So here's how it breaks down for me.
Infancy: Trust. My mother was pretty damn good at having a baby, and my dad was really good about not being his usual stupid self.
Toddlerhood: Shame and doubt. I was not a good toddler.
Preschool: Guilt. I got thrown out of two preschools for touching myself during naptime. But guilt for other reasons as well.
Preadolescence: Inferiority. By the time I was 9 I was in special ed and separate from the general population.
Adolescence: Confusion. I still don't know who the hell I am.
Young adulthood: Isolation. The fact that I'm sharing so much with people on the internet should be a good indicator. -
Infancy: Trust, my parents always took good care of me..
Toddlerhood: Autonomy, I was always exploring and had a thirst to learn, wanting to do new things.
Preschool: Kind of a mix. I was still just as playful and curious, but much more shy of the world and worried if I was good enough.
Preadolescence: Inferiority. I was the odd girl out. Most people didn't like me and bullied me when I started school. I cried, so confused as to what I was doing wrong. Then that's when I realized I was weak and I had to be stronger.
Adolescence: Gaining identity. I started to stop caring what people thought and just embraced myself for who I was. Started to find truer friends, even if I didn't have many.
Young adulthood: Isolation. I'm not a very social or loud person. I only have a select few I truly trust, but I'm still very kind and open to people. Most of my friends are online. -
FLgirl92 NewbieInfancy: Trust, my mother's pretty awesome.
Toddlerhood: Maybe a bit more shame and doubt, I was a little bratty when I was younger LOL.
Preschool: Iniative. I loved preschool and kindergarten.
Preadolescence: Inferiority, same reasons as Ana.
Adolescence: Confusion. I didn't really figure out who I was until maybe senior year of high school.
Young adulthood: Intimacy. I have been fortunate to have lasting relationships with friends and family. Still looking for a meaningful romantic relationship. -
Infancy: Trust. My parents were lovely people.
Toddlerhood: Autonomy, I was a curious little f---er that liked to figure things out with her eyes and hands.
Preschool: Guilt, no one ever taught me right from wrong (parents screwed up here) so I wound up making a lot of the other kids cry from hurting their feelings.
Preadolescence: Inferiority, same reasons as Ana, but I never cried. Ever.
Adolescence: Confusion. Am I a sweetheart or an a--hole? artist or singer? do I want to continue helping people or give up on humanity? I don't f---ing know who I am really.
Young adulthood: A mix really, probably leaning towards isolation but I'm working my way out of it. I find intimacy to be disgusting on so many levels. The thought of physical touch and opening myself up to a significant other is disturbing. And I'm a loud and social person half the time. -
Also, yes I'm always on noobs asses for bringing back old threads
but this one is actually INTERESTING and not that OLD. -
thanks for bringing it back i missed this one :)
Stage 1: Infancy- pooping versus peeing versus sleeping
Stage 2: Toddlerhood- uuuhh.. .. i cant remember
Stage 3: Preschool- la la lalala la :D'
Stage 4: Preadolescence- im so hyper i think im gonna exploade >:D
Stage 5: Adolescence- gaining identity versus confusion
Stage 6: Young adulthood- where am i versus i think i know who i am
Stage 7: Middle adulthood- im not sure if i made it that far yet
Stage 8: Old age- [space for rent] -
I poisoned myself and died as a toddler. o____o
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