Developmental Psychology

After taking a general look at psychology and some of its major theories, we will trace psychological thought about the human life by focusing on human development. We will look at models of human development put forward by Saint Thomas Aquinas and other Catholic philosophers, Jean Piaget, Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, and Lawrence Kohlberg, as well as a few others. Students will not only learn about psychology, they will also learn a lot about themselves.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Psychosocial Development

Erik Erikson

Psychosocial Stages of Development in Adulthood

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation (Early Adulthood 18-30 years)

F Shares intimate feelings with one special person (or few special people) or becomes lonely and isolated.

Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood)

F Feels the need to contribute something important to the world, otherwise feels useless and deteriorates or stagnates.

Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs. Ego Despair (Late Adulthood)

F Person looks at the past and feels a sense of accomplishment and that she has been true to her values, beliefs, and goals otherwise may despair and feel life was worthless.

posted by Jeffrey @ Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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