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Eric Erikson -Developmental Psychologist
Made byHaotian, Aleeya, Riley
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Erikson’s Theory
• Based off of Freud’s theory• A psychosocial theory that expanded the picture of
human development at each stage– Recognized the lifespan nature of development
(birth to old age)
– Takes into account the how the cultures of different people affect development
Major people involved
• Eric Erikson and Sigman Freud;• Erikson’s Theory, based on/improved Freud’s work
• Born in Germany• 1902-1994• Developmental psychologist
About Erikson:
Origin of Theory
• 1930s-40s • Parents increasingly seeking professional help
in dealing with emotional difficulties of children.Stage based theory
• Shows the stages of development people go through
• Stages are given definite lifespansex: (0-1 year), (1-3 years)
Contributions to Society• Based off Freud’s theory, had improvements– Freud’s theory overemphasizes influences of sexual
feelings in development– Does not take into account different cultures/societies
Definitions
Behaviorism: an approach that regards directly observable events –stimuli and responses- as the focus of study and that views the development of behavior as taking place through classical and operant conditioning.
Social Learning Theory: An approach that emphasizes the role of modeling, or observational learning, in the development of behavior.
Works CitedBerk, Laura E. Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1996. Print.
Clifton, Alan, and Doug Davis. "Psychosocial Theory: Erikson." Erikson's Stages. Haverford, 1995. Web. 15 Sept. 2013.
McLeod, Saul. "Erik Erikson." Simply Psychology. N.p., 2013. Web. 15 Sept. 2013.