Assignment Question
Erik Erikson claimed that individuals go through eight stages throughout their lives. Within each stage, the person experiences a psychological crisis. They either successfully complete the stage with a positive outcome, or encounter a negative conclusion. Although people tend to experience these stages at specific developmental periods, they may revisit these crises at other times as well. For this paper, you will name each stage, state the age range for which most experience the stage, and explain the crisis in your own words. Be sure to include how both positive and negative outcomes may affect the individual. Then give a personal example of how you experienced the stage. If you have not yet gone through the stage, you may give an example of a family member or friend. Or you may hypothesize how you expect to get through the stage. Your example does not have to coincide within the age range that Erikson discussed. At the end you must include a ‘Your Voice’ paragraph. This is an informal paragraph describing your experience completing the assignment. Did you enjoy the assignment? Did you learn anything about yourself or others? Did you encounter any difficulties with the assignment? How will this information help you in the future?
