Erikson suggested that individuals progress through psychosocial stages of development during their lifetime. Two of these stages are 'Initiative versus Guilt' and 'Industry versus Inferiority'.
Explain how these two psychosocial stages can impact on development.
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Initiative versus Guilt
Industry versus Inferiority
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AO1 (2 marks), AO3 (2 marks)
Credit one mark for accurate identification of stage appropriate
behaviour (AO1).
Credit one mark for justification/exemplification of impact on
development in each stage (AO3).
For example;
Initiative vs Guilt
- This stage involves the child interacting with other children and
playing where they have an opportunity to initiate games and
interactions with others (1). If this initiative is supported the child
will successfully develop purpose and feel secure in their decision
making and interactions with others (1).
Industry vs Inferiority
- A child would want to gain approval from others by showing their
competency in tasks and skills in order to gain confidence in their
own ability (1). Where this is not supported the child begins to
feel inferior and doubt their ability so may not reach their full
potential (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
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