Erik Erikson

[KStudentNurse70]

Hey I am studying for my first exam and somewhat still have difficulties grasping down the lifespan stages Erik erikson, was wondering if anyone knew of good sites that have sample questions? Heard from past students these stages show up a lot on the exam and have to be able to identify them! Thanks!

[Bree42]

Watch "Memorize Erikson's Theory FAST!" on YouTube

Memorize Erikson's Theory FAST!:

[KStudentNurse70]

Thank you!! Very helpful

[Bree42]

Sure! It's a strange technique, but worked for me.

[RN403, BSN, RN]

Here is a practice quiz:

Quiz - Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

There are also quizzes and flashcards on quizlet.com

[KStudentNurse70]

Here is a practice quiz:

Quiz - Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

There are also quizzes and flashcards on quizlet.com

Ah thank you so much!

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

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[TD]Basic Conflict[/TD]

[TD]Important Events[/TD]

[TD]Outcome[/TD]

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[TD]Infancy (birth to 18 months)[/TD]

[TD]Trust vs. Mistrust[/TD]

[TD]Feeding[/TD]

[TD]Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliabilty, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.[/TD]

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[TD]Early Childhood (2 to 3 years)[/TD]

[TD]Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt[/TD]

[TD]Toilet Training[/TD]

[TD]Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. Success leads to feelings of autonomy, failure results in feelings of shame and doubt.[/TD]

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[TD]Preschool (3 to 5 years)[/TD]

[TD]Initiative vs. Guilt[/TD]

[TD]Exploration[/TD]

[TD]Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.[/TD]

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[TD]School Age (6 to 11 years)[/TD]

[TD]Industry vs. Inferiority[/TD]

[TD]School[/TD]

[TD]Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.[/TD]

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[TD]Adolescence (12 to 18 years)[/TD]

[TD]Identity vs. Role Confusion[/TD]

[TD]Social Relationships[/TD]

[TD]Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.[/TD]

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[TD]Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years)[/TD]

[TD]Intimacy vs. Isolation[/TD]

[TD]Relationships[/TD]

[TD]Young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.[/TD]

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[TD]Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years)[/TD]

[TD]Generativity vs. Stagnation[/TD]

[TD]Work and Parenthood[/TD]

[TD]Adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating a positive change that benefits other people. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world.[/TD]

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[TD]Maturity(65 to death)[/TD]

[TD]Ego Integrity vs. Despair[/TD]

[TD]Reflection on Life[/TD]

[TD]Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success at this stage leads to feelings of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Summary Chart

[rob4546, ADN, BSN, MSN]

And just a little advice, get to know these because they will pop up every once in a while. Also know Maslow's hierarchy of needs, you will base most of your decisions on these.