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Erikson, Erik H. (1902 - )
German-born lay psychoanalyst and
child psychoanalyst noted for his work in psychosocial development; author of
Childhood and Society (1950) and of major studies of Luther and Ghandi.
He described psychosocial development in a human being in terms of eight stages:
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trust vs. mistrust
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autonomy vs. doubt
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initiative vs. guild
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industry vs. inferiority
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identity vs. role conformity
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intimacy vs. isolation
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generativity vs. self-absorption
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integrity vs. despair
Source: Edgerton, Jane E. 1994. American Psychiatric Glossary, 7th Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press
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