Erik Erikson | Psychosocial Stages | Simply Psychology

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• he person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have a positive or negative outcome for personality development.

• hese crises are of a psychosocial nature because they involve psychological needs of the individual

• he acquisition of basic virtues.

• the ego can use to resolve subsequent crises.

• can result in a reduced ability to complete further stages and therefore a more unhealthy personality and sense of self

• children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interaction

• the primary feature involves the child regularly interacting with other children at schoo

• explore their interpersonal skills through initiating activities.

• children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions.

• Too much guilt can make the child slow to interact with others and may inhibit their creativity

• A healthy balance between initiative and guilt is important. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of purpose,