A Comparison Between Freud And Erikson
Published on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 6:34 pm and is filed under Freud Related Articles
Comparing theories of development:
Psycho-sexual theory of Sigmund Freud and psycho-social theory of Erik Erikson are two well known theories of development. Although they are influenced by Freud’s ideas, Erikson’s theory differs in an important measure of the first. Erikson, like Freud, believed that personality develops in a series of predetermined stages. Unlike the theory of psychosexual stages of Freud, Erikson’s theory describes the impact of social experience across the entire existence. Compare and contrast these two theories by looking at the big picture of development stages presented in the table below.
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Approximative Age |
Stages of psycho – sexual development Freud
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Stages of psychosocial development Erikson |
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Birth to 1 year |
Oral Stage The primary source of pleasure of a child through mouth via sucking, eating, taste. |
Trust vs. Distrust Children learn to trust or not. |
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1 -3 years |
Anal Stage Children develop an awareness and understanding by controlling physiological needs. |
Autonomy vs. Doubt Children gain experience through control actions such as eating, walking to the bathroom, talking. |
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3 – 6 years |
Phallic Stage Sexual energy is focused on the genitals. Children begin to identify with the same –sex parents. |
Initiative vs. Fault Children begin to take control on the environment. |
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7 – 11 years |
Latent period Sexual energy is suppressed and children focus on their activities: school, friends and hobbies. |
Competence vs. Inferiority Children develop a sense of competence and acquire new skills. |
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Adolescence |
Genital Stage Children begin to explore romantic relationships. |
Identity vs. Confusion Children develop a distinct identity, they identify themselves. |
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Maturity |
According to Freud, genital stage continues in adulthood. He believed that everybody’s purpose is to create a balance between all aspects of life. |
Privacy vs. Isolation Young adults look for love and company. Achievement vs. Stagnation Adults educate others and contribute to society. Integrity vs. Despair The old man reflects on his life, looking back with a sense of accomplishment or bitterness. |
