Analyzing Erikson's Stages Of Development

Erikson’s model of development focuses on positive possible outcomes. Like Sigmund Freud, Erikson also based his theory development in a series of stages but he was most interested on how the impact of social interaction and personal relationships would positively impact a person development.
Eriksonbelieved thatwhen a person experiences a conflict that encounter can serve as a turning point in a person development. Conflicts are vitalfordeveloping qualitieswhich would mean that a person could gain psychological strength that will help them in life. Failing to develop qualities means that the person may not develop essential skills needed for a strong sense of self.
Erikson believed that a sense of self is a driving force that motivates behaviours and actions hence becoming competent in an area of life would make a person acquire a sense of fulfilment.
Erikson stages of development are as follows:

A parent/ carer who provide all the needs of the child will help the child to develop trust.
Stage 2: stage of Autonomy V Shame and Doubt- children develop a sense of control they can assert their sense of independence and decision making by having control over their basic needs, e.g. toileting or feeding themselves.
Stage 3: Stage of Initiative and Guilt- at this stage children are at preschool so they begin assert their power and control within their environment. They can form many interactions with other peers and become leaders in their own groups.
Stage 4: Stage of Industry versus Inferiority- this stage encompasses early school years. Children can gain a sense of pride by their own accomplishments and positive encouragement from parents and teachers or peers can help children develop a belief in their own