Human Growth and Development / Unit 1 HGD 0027 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
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The idea
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory was the first to span the whole lifespan, with each stage posing a psychosocial crisis set by the social world.
In practice
Each age bringing its own challenge from family, school, work or community.
Where people slip
Erikson trained with Anna Freud but broke with Freud's emphasis on sexuality, placing social relationships at the centre of development.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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