GCSE Psychology 9-1

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  7.1.2 - Understand the role of identity and free will in the development of self, including strengths and weaknesses of each theory: Erikson (1959) -  1. Trust vs Mistrust - Hope / Anxiety - 0 to 1 ½ 2. Autonomy vs Shame - Will / Inadequacy - 1 ½ to 3 3. Initiative vs Guilt - Purpose / Insecurity - 3 to 5 4. Industry vs Inferiority - Competency / Inferiority - 5 to 12 5. Identity vs Role Confusion - Fidelity / Identity Crisis - 12 to 18 6. Intimacy vs Isolation - Love / Loneliness - 18 to 40 7. Generativity vs Stagnation - Care / Disconnected - 40 to 65 8. Ego Integrity vs Despair - Wisdom / Despair - 65+ Strengths -  Changed how people think of later years in life. Realistic personality development. Provides a framework. Weaknesses -  They are very vague descriptions. Does not explain the causes. Does not explain how it effects you in the future. Baumeister (2008) -  Some actions are freer than others an...