Major difference from Freud relates to the concept of ego

Major difference from Freud relates to the concept of EGO

• Major difference from Freud relates to the concept of EGO

• Ego is present from birth, conflict free, constantly in development (lifespan).

• Ego is in transition, conflict arises between individual and society (PSYCHOSOCIAL)

• Infant is interested in establishing interpersonal relationships which are adaptive

• Infant unconsciously driven toward pleasure (Freud)

Trust vs. Mistrust (0-18 mos.)

• Trust vs. Mistrust (0-18 mos.)

• Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt (2-3)

• Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6)

• Industry vs. Inferiority (7-12)

• Identity vs. Identity Diffusion (12-18)

• Intimacy vs. Isolation (20’s)

• Generativity vs. Stagnation (20’s – 50’s)

• Ego Integrity vs. Despair (50’s and beyond)

Anthropological Observation

• Anthropological Observation

• Naturalistic observation of infants, adolescents, and adults in different cultures

•    child rearing practices in different cultures   

• Psychohistory

• The synthetic application of psychology, anthropology, history and sociology

•    analyzes a person's history   

What can you learn from Erikson in the daily operation of your classroom?

• What can you learn from Erikson in the daily operation of your classroom?

• Can Erikson’s theory help to explain your student’s behavior?