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    Freud and Erikson proposed influential theories of human development. While both saw development occurring in stages, Freud focused on psychosexual stages driven by biological urges, like oral and anal stages in early childhood. Erikson emphasized psychosocial stages where social challenges like trust vs mistrust in infancy and identity vs role confusion in adolescence shape one's sense of self. A key difference is that Erikson's stages span the entire lifespan from infancy to late adulthood, while Freud's theory centered on childhood.

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    Freud and Erikson proposed influential theories of human development. While both saw development occurring in stages, Freud focused on psychosexual stages driven by biological urges, like oral and anal stages in early childhood. Erikson emphasized psychosocial stages where social challenges like trust vs mistrust in infancy and identity vs role confusion in adolescence shape one's sense of self. A key difference is that Erikson's stages span the entire lifespan from infancy to late adulthood, while Freud's theory centered on childhood.

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    Freud and Erikson proposed influential theories of human development. While both saw development occurring in stages, Freud focused on psychosexual stages driven by biological urges, like oral and anal stages in early childhood. Erikson emphasized psychosocial stages where social challenges like trust vs mistrust in infancy and identity vs role confusion in adolescence shape one's sense of self. A key difference is that Erikson's stages span the entire lifespan from infancy to late adulthood, while Freud's theory centered on childhood.

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    Freud and Erikson proposed influential theories of human development. While both saw development occurring in stages, Freud focused on psychosexual stages driven by biological urges, like oral and anal stages in early childhood. Erikson emphasized psychosocial stages where social challenges like trust vs mistrust in infancy and identity vs role confusion in adolescence shape one's sense of self. A key difference is that Erikson's stages span the entire lifespan from infancy to late adulthood, while Freud's theory centered on childhood.

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    1) What is the significant development of each

    developmental stage according to Sigmund Freud


    vs. Erik Erickson starting from infancy to late
    adulthood?

    Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory and Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory


    are two well-known theories of development. While he was influenced by
    Freud's ideas, Erikson's theory differed in a number of important ways.

    Like Freud, Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of


    predetermined stages. Unlike Freud’s theory of psychosexual stages,
    Erikson’s theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole
    lifespan.

    Age: Birth to 1 Year

    Infant with mother

    The two theories of development both focus on the importance of early


    experiences, but there are notable differences between Freud's and
    Erikson's ideas. Freud centered on the importance of feeding, while Erikson
    was more concerned with how responsive caretakers are to a child's needs.

    Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development

    Freud's called this the oral stage.


    At this point in development, a child's primary source of pleasure is through
    the mouth via sucking, eating, and tasting.
    Problems with this stage can result in what Freud referred to as an oral
    fixation.
    Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

    Erikson called this the trust versus mistrust stage.


    Children learn to either trust or mistrust their caregivers.
    The care that adults provide determines whether children develop this
    sense of trust in the world around them.
    Children who do not receive adequate and dependable care may develop a
    sense of mistrust of others and the world.

    Age: 1 to 3 Years

    While there are a number of differences between Erikson's and Freud's


    ideas, their theories both focus on how children develop a sense of
    independence and mastery.

    Psychosexual Development:

    Freud called this the anal stage of development.


    Children gain a sense of mastery and competence by controlling bladder and
    bowel movements.
    Children who succeed at this stage develop a sense of capability and
    productivity.
    Those who have problems at this stage may develop an anal fixation. As
    adults, they might be excessively orderly or messy.

    Psychosocial Development:

    Erikson called this the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage.
    Children develop self-sufficiency by controlling activities such as eating,
    toilet training, and talking.
    Those who succeed at this stage develop a sense of independence while
    those who struggle will be left doubting themselves.
    Ages: 3 to 6 Years

    During the preschool and early elementary years, Freud's theory was much
    more concerned with the role of the libido while Erikson's theory was more
    focused on how children interact with parents and peers.

    Freud's Theory:

    Freud referred to this as the phallic stage.


    The libido's energy is focused on the genitals. Children begin to identify with
    their same-sex parent.
    Boys experience the Oedipus complex while girls experience the Electra
    complex.

    Erikson's Theory:

    Erikson's called this the initiative versus guilt stage.


    Children begin to take more control over their environment.
    Those who are successful at this stage develop a sense of purpose while
    those who struggle are left with feelings of guilt.

    Ages: 7 to 11 Years

    Freud believed that this age served as more of a transitional period between
    childhood and adolescence. Erikson, on the other hand, believed that kids
    continue to forge a sense of independence and competence.

    Psychosexual Development:

    Freud referred to this as the latent period.


    The libido's energy is suppressed and children are focused on other activities
    such as school, friends, and hobbies.
    Freud believed this stage was important for developing social skills and self-
    confidence.
    Psychosocial Development:

    Erikson called this the industry versus inferiority stage.


    Children develop a sense of competence by mastering new skills.
    Kids who succeed at this stage develop pride in their accomplishments while
    those who struggle may be left feeling incompetent.

    Age: Adolescence

    Adolescence played a critical role in both Freud's and Erikson's theories of


    development. In both theories, teens begin to forge their own sense of
    identity.

    Freud's Theory:

    Freud referred to this point in psychosexual development as the genital


    stage.
    Children begin to explore romantic relationships.
    The goal of this stage is to develop a sense of balance between all the areas
    of life. Those who have successfully completed the earlier stages are now
    warm, caring and well-adjusted.

    Erikson's Theory:

    Erikson's called this point in psychosocial development the identity versus


    role confusion stage.
    Children develop a personal identity and sense of self.
    Teens explore different roles, attitudes, and identities as they develop a
    sense of self.
    Those who receive support and encouragement will emerge with a strong
    sense of who they are and what they want to accomplish.
    Those who struggle to forge a strong identity will remain confused about
    who they are and what they want to do with their life.
    Age: Adulthood

    Freud's theory focused exclusively on development between birth and the


    teen years, implying that personality is largely set in stone by early
    childhood. Erikson, on the other hand, took a lifespan approach and
    believed that development continues even in to old age.

    Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development:

    Freud's theory largely focuses on the period between birth and adolescence.
    According to Freud, the genital stage lasts throughout adulthood. He
    believed the goal is to develop a balance between all areas of life.

    Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development:

    Eriksons' theory includes three more stages that span adulthood. These
    three stages are:
    Intimacy vs Isolation: Young adults seek out romantic love and
    companionship.
    Generativity vs Stagnation: Middle-aged adults nurture others and
    contribute to society.
    Integrity vs Despair: Older adults reflect on their lives, looking back with a
    sense of fulfillment or bitterness.

    A Word From Verywell..

    Freud's and Erikson's theories of development share a number of important


    similarities. Both stressed the importance of social experiences and
    recognized the role that childhood plays in shaping adult personality. Unlike
    Freud's psychosexual approach, Erikson's psychosocial stage theory took a
    more expansive view of development, encompassing childhood,
    adolescence, and adulthood. While Freud believed that development was
    largely complete fairly early on, Erikson felt that it was a process that
    continued throughout the entire course of a person's life.

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