MODULE 4 Eriksons Psycho-Social Theory of Development TAKE THE CHALLENGE

In this module, challenge yourself to:

Explain the 8 stages of life to someone you care about Write a short story of your life using Eriksons stages as framework Make a web search about the application of Eriksons theory in the teaching-learning process.Introduction

Eriksons stages of psycho-social development is a very relevant, highly regarded and meaningful theory. Life is a continuous process involving learning and trials which help us grow. Eriksons enlightening theory guides us and helps to tell us why.ActivityEriksons Stage Theory of Development Questionnaire

This contains selected items from Rhona Ochse and Cornelis Plugs self-report questionnaire assessing the personality dimensions associated with Eriksons first five stages of psycho-social development. It can serve to make the stages personally relevant to you.

Indicate how often each of these statements apply to you by using the following scale:

0-never applies to you

1-occasionally/seldom applies to you

2-fairly often applies to you

3-very often applies to you

Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy)Rating

ScaleScore

1. I feel pessimistic about the future of humankind.

2. I feel the worlds major problem can be solved.

3. I am filled with admiration for humankind.

4. People can be trusted.

5. I feel optimistic about my future.

Total Score

Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Babyhood)Rating

ScaleScore

6. When people try to persuade me to do something I dont want to, I refuse.

7. After I have made a decision, I feel I have made a mistake.

8. I am unnecessarily apologetic.

9. I worry that my friends will find fault with me.

10. When I disagree with someone, I tell them.

Total Score

Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt (Early Childhood)Rating

ScaleScore

11. I am prepared to take a risk to get what I want.

12. I feel hesitant to try out a new way of doing something.

13. I am confident in carrying out my plans to a successful conclusion.

14. I feel what happens to me is the result of what I have done.

15. When I have difficulty in getting something right, I give up.

Total Score

Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age)Rating

ScaleScore

16. When people look at something I have done, I feel embarrassed.

17. I get a great deal of pleasure from working.

18. I feel too incompetent to do what I would really like to do in life.

19. I avoid doing something different because I feel I would fail.

20. I feel competent.

Total Score

Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence)Rating

ScaleScore

21. I wonder what sort of person I really am.

22. I feel certain about what I should do with my life.

23. My worth is recognized by others.

24. I feel proud to be the sort of person I am.

25. I am unsure as to how people feel about me.

Total Score

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation (Early Adulthood)Rating

ScaleScore

26. I feel that no one has ever known the real me.

27. I have a feeling of complete togetherness with someone.

28. I feel it is better to remain free than to become committed to marriage for life.

29. I share my private thoughts with someone.

30. I feel as though I am alone in the world.

Total Score

Scoring:

Items on the questionnaire were derived from Eriksons statements about each stage.

Scores for each subscale range from 0 15, with high scores reflecting greater strength on a particular personality dimension.

1. The response to item 1 should be reversed (0=3, 1=2, 2=1, 3=0) and then added to the numbers given in response to items 2, 3, 4, and 5 to obtain a trust score.2. Responses to items 7, 8, and 9 should be reversed and added to items 6 and 10 to assess autonomy.

3. Answers to 12 and 15 should be reversed and added to items 11, 13, and 14 to measure initiative.

4. Answers to 16, 18 and 19 should be reversed and then added to 17 and 20 to calculate industry.

5. Responses to 21 and 25 must be reversed and added to 22, 24, and 25 to obtain a measure of identity.

6. Answers to 26, 28 and 30 are reversed and added to 27 and 29 to give intimacy.

Mistrust

Stage 1

Trust

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Shame and Doubt

Stage 2

Autonomy

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Guilt

Stage 3

Initiative

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Inferiority

Stage 4

Industry

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Role Confusion

Stage 5

Identity

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Isolation

Stage 6

Intimacy

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Name: _________________________________

Date: _______________

Educ. Web Search No.: _____________

Rating: _____________

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Topic

Interesting Facts About: ______________________________________________

A. Internet Websites I surfed for my research:

B. List of facts that I found interesting:

C. My Notes:

D. Implications to me as a future teacher:

FIVE-MINUTE NON-STOP WRITING ACTIVITYFrom the module on Eriksons Psycho-social Theory of Development, I learned that