Category: Erik Erikson

In this essay I will begin by explaining psychological theories. Furthermore, I will evaluate how a care worker could use psychological theories to understand the behavior of an individual. Lastly, I will evaluate these psychological theories by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of each of them in regard to working with an individual. Erik…

Andrew Clark, in The Breakfast Club, seems to be the obvious movie jock, specifically a wrestler. He is a popular guy in school, so naturally, he seems to be interested in the popular girl, Claire. He is the movies good guy  the opposite of bad boy, John Bender. Andrew tries to prove he is…

Probably the most intensely moving documentary is Dying at Grace (2003) which was directed by Allan King. It is a film where five terminal cancer patients, in a Palliative Care Unit at Torontos Grace Hospital, quite literally fade right in front of us; some are surrounded by friends and family, and some are alone. This…

This discussion deals with Eriksons psychosocial development theory and its application to social work practice. According to Gross (2020), it is viewed as one of the most significant lifespan theories focusing primarily on social interactions. Ericksons framework allows one to look at development throughout life and study the role of social relationships in a persons…

Among other psychoanalytic theories of development, Eriksons theory stands as most comprehensive. It is substantial, and comprehensive about development stages from childhood to adulthood and beyond. Other theories, like Freud, Piagets, Gilligans, and Kohlbergs provide a less substantial overview. Eriksons theory provides a very accurate approach to moral development. In comparison to Piagets theory, Eriksons…

The current paper aims to present Eriksons psychological theory and to reflect on it. Moreover, personal experiences examples will be presented and discussed in light of the theory. Concerning an outline, the work consists of the following parts: a brief overview of Eriksons biography, a presentation of the theory, and a reflection on it, a…

The third psychological stage discussed by Erikson deals with initiative and guilt; it commonly occurs during the time children are 4-6 years old (UGA Social Work Student, 2009). Kids start to initiate activities, holding the leading role that gives the power to make decisions. It is significant to give children an opportunity to reveal and…

Eric Eriksons theory of human development is one of the most fundamental theories used in contemporary education and psychology. This perspective substituted the psychosexual theory of development articulated by Freud in clinical practice due to its broader applicability (Maree, 2021). In addition, Eriksons perspective is regarded as the least controversial compared to other existing approaches…

Table of Contents Introduction Psychosocial and Psychosexual Stage My Experiences Conclusion References Introduction Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud are great psychologists who came up with different theories that seek to explain the formation and development of personality. Erik Erikson came up with psychosocial theories, which explains that personality development depends upon epigenetic elements and the…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Erik Erikson believed in strong ties between an individual and society. The researcher noted that peoples development is closely connected with societal roles played. In other words, people develop through finding themselves in human society, community, etc. Erikson developed the Theory of Psycho-Social Development that…