Erickson's Psychosocial Theory

In this assignment, you will gain an understanding of the crises that occur in development based on Erickson's theory and utilize this understanding to apply this theory to your own development. 

Erickson's theory looks at development throughout life in a series of stages, and each stage identifies a crisis that occurs in life. 

Based on your age, which stage of development does the theory predict you are currently facing? It is important to note that everyone's everyone development is unique and may not fall into this stage theory. You may feel that the previous stage or the next stage better explains your developmental process.

Write a 700 word paper discussing the stage of pyschosocial development you are currently experiencing. Use the following questions to help direct you:

Where does the theory place you in the life stages?

Is this stage an accurate reflection of your current  life stage? Do you believe that there is congruence between the developmental tasks and psychosocial crisis and your current life circumstances?

If so, briefly discuss the developmental tasks and the psychsocial crisis with which you are currently engaged. If not, which stage better addresses your life stage? What is the crisis being worked through in this stage?

Looking at your own career development and job satisfaction at your current or previous places of employment, analyze elements that have contributed to your current status based on your gender and cultural background.

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