Erikson's Theory of Development
So far throughout this course we’ve learned about developmental theories from Montessori, Freud, and Erikson. Though I’ve been most curious about Erikson and his conflict theories and 8 steps of human development. The fact that he drew just enough information and ideas from Freud’s theories and discoveries but also expanded upon them and formulated his own new ideas is incredible and a fundamental part of psychology. He focused not only on males between the ages of 0-16 but males and females alike, all the way through their adulthood stages. Those stages are what are interesting to me. Young Adulthood (intimacy vs isolation) and Middle Adulthood (generativity vs stagnation). These stages are particularly intriguing because they address things that Freud didn’t get a chance to. They address that even after childhood, the way that you were raised can still have an effect on you as an individual. Erikson didn’t disregard Freud’s teachings but rather expanded upon them and furthered the research and learning necessary to honor him and his contribution to the science of developmental psychology.
I like how concise your post is Ravyn. I like how you pointed out that Erikson elaborated/recycled some of Frued's Psycho-social theory. I found Freudian theory very interesting, but also made me quiver with some of his ideas and stage names. I also like that Erikson's theory is gender neutral and easier to comprehend for introspection analysis.
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