personality trait theory-Erikson's theory

1. ERIKSON’S THEORY
PERSONALITY TRAIT THEORY
Erik Homburger Erikson
 German-born American developmental
psychologist and psychoanalyst.
1902-1994

2. Personality development - Psychosocial
development
For a concept to be Psychosocial means it relates to
one’s psychological development in, and in
interaction with, a social environment. Involving both
psychological and social aspects in human
development.
Because Erikson’s Theory integrates personal,
emotional and social development, it is often called
Psychosocial Theory.

3. ERIKSON’S THEORY OF PSYCHOSOCIAL
Shows impact of social experiances across one’s
whole lifespan.
There are eight stages over a lifespan showing the
development.
The main elements behind his theory is the identity
of ones EGO.
According to his theory when conflicts arise people
have the opportunity to grow or fail equally.
DEVELOPMENT

4. EIGHT STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
1. INFANT(hope) – Basic trust v/s Mistrust
2. TODDLER(will) – Autonomy v/s Shame
3. PRESCHOOLER(purpose) – Initiative v/s Guilt
4. SCHOOL AGE CHILD(competence) – Industry v/s Inferiority
5. ADOLESCENT(fidelity) – Identity v/s Identity Difussion
6. YOUNG ADULT(love) – Intimacy v/s Isolation
7. MIDDLEAGED ADULT(care)–Generativity v/s Self-Absorption
8. OLDER ADULT(wisdom) – Integrity v/s Despair

5. age
1 year 2-3 4-5 6-11 12-18 18-35 35-65 over 65

6. OVERVIEW
oErikson has eight personality development
stages that gives people an idea of what to expect
throughout life.
oPersonality is based on social/cultural
experiences.
oEach person has the ability to choose their path
when it comes to his eight stages.

7. PREPARED BY:
Anuj Upadhyay
Bhagyashree Soni
Disha Solanki
Himanshu Valecha
Neel Thakker
Raed Sorathiya
Shiva Talreja
Somiya Wadhwani
Tanvi Chipde
Tina Tahilramani
Vidhi Tulsyan
Vansh Sobti
THANKS A LISTENING