Instructions: using your notes and textbook, answer the following questions about Erik Erikson’s theory about the 8 stages of psychosocial development

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Instructions: using your notes and textbook, answer the following questions about Erik Erikson’s theory about the 8 stages of psychosocial development. 

1)       Although Shari has an active social life, she often feels lonely and empty on the inside.  While she is often regarded as the “life of the party”, she complains that her relationships only go “skin deep”.  She longs for authentic connections in which she can love and be loved, but has difficulty moving beyond the “superficial interactions” that characterize her relationships, leaving her feeling secluded and alone.        Which stage of Erikson’s theory is Shari struggling to resolve?

 

2.         Although Billy is suffering from various health impediments and facing near death, he feels confident about the life he has lived.  While he acknowledges that he has made some mistakes along the way, overall Billy has made a significant impact on numerous people’s lives.  Which stage of Erikson’s theory is Billy in?  Is he successfully resolving the crisis during this stage?

           

3.         John is a fairly paranoid and pessimistic person.  Whenever troubles come his way, he has little hope that things will work out for the best.  He often expects the worst to happen and is very guarded whenever he meets someone new.  Which stage of Erikson’s theory did John probably not resolve?

 

4.         As a college student, Monica has been struggling.  She often signs up for classes, but drops them after a few weeks.  Her parents constantly nag her about “doing something with her life” because she refuses to get a job or take her education seriously.  According to Erikson’s theory, which virtue is Monica lacking?

 

5.         After two years as a successful investor in the financial industry, Tyrone decided to join the Peace Corps as a means of making a significant difference in the world.  Which stage of Erikson’s theory is Tyrone in and what virtue has he developed?

 

6.         As the pastor of a large church, Rick often has to “wear many different hats”.  Because he is in the public eye, he is under constant scrutiny.  Although he doesn’t always please everyone, his congregation respects him because he stands with integrity.  He seems to have a firm sense of himself and is not swayed by the differing demands of his congregation and various responsibilities.  Which stage of Erikson’s theory was particularly important for Rick to develop such traits?

 

7.         As an adult, Chad often “loses himself” in romantic relationships.  For example, he becomes very needy and clingy, and feels like he would be worthless if he were not with someone.  His girlfriend often complains because he is so “wishy-washy” and cannot even make simple decisions because he constantly doubts himself.  Which stage of Erikson’s theory did Chad probably not resolve? 

 

8.         Although she had very limited resources, Maya seemed to excel academically.  She got straight A’s on her report card and won a state-wide writing contest.  Which psychological virtue would Maya develop as a result and which stage of Erikson’s theory is she in?